Assistant Test Manager

Singaporean only

Overview

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Test Manager to join the CIMS IT Project team. The candidate will be involved in coordinating software testing activities to ensure system quality, functionality, reliability, and compliance with project requirements. The candidate will also assist the Test Manager to lead a team of Test Engineers of various experience levels, as such, they will need to mentor, assign tasks and follow up with testing progress on various testing activities.

This role is suitable for candidates who are passionate about software quality assurance, testing processes, and people management. Candidates with exposure to automation testing, API testing, and customer-facing environments will have an added advantage. The candidate will also be expected to work closely with the Test Engineers in completing testing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Functional & Manual Testing

Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) support.

Execute manual test cases based on project requirements and specifications.

Validate system functionalities, workflows, interfaces, and business processes.

Perform end-to-end testing for web-based and integrated systems.

Verify defect fixes and conduct re-testing activities.

Test Planning & Documentation

Develop, review, and maintain:

Test plans

Test scenarios

Test cases

Test reports

Support the Test Manager in planning and managing SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, DR Testing, and other Verification Testing activities.

Ensure test documentation is complete, organized, and traceable to requirements.

Support test evidence collection and documentation for audit or governance purposes.

Defect Management

Log, track, and manage defects using project tracking tools.

Work closely with developers and technical teams to troubleshoot issues.

Follow up on outstanding defects and ensure timely closure.

Lead defect triage discussions and prioritization activities.

Automation & API Testing

Support automation testing activities where applicable.

Experience or exposure to automation tools such as

Playwright will be advantageous.

Postman

REST API tools

Validate API request/response data and integration behavior.

Coordination & Stakeholder Support

Coordinate with Project Managers, Developers, System Engineers, and Business Users during testing activities.

Support SIT, UAT, deployment verification, and production validation activities.

Communicate testing progress, issues, and risks clearly to stakeholders.

Provide support during project implementation and operational readiness activities.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:

Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems Or related disciplines

Experience Requirements

3-4 years of relevant experience in software testing or quality assurance.

Minimum 2 years in a leadership role with proven success in mentoring and growing a testing team.

Minimum 2 years experience in customer facing with stakeholder management roles.

Experience in enterprise or government projects is an added advantage.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Testing Skills

Manual testing

Functional testing

Regression testing

Integration testing

SIT/UAT support

Strong understanding of software testing lifecycle (STLC).

Experience in writing detailed and structured test cases.

Automation Testing

Playwright

Test automation concepts and frameworks

Automated test execution and reporting

(Automation testing experience is advantageous but not mandatory.)

API Testing

API testing

RESTful APIs

Postman or equivalent tools

JSON request/response validation

Preferred Skills

Supervisory and team coordination experience

Customer-facing or stakeholder engagement experience

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise systems

Experience in government or mission-critical projects

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and quality

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Able to work under pressure and meet project timelines

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Working Environment

Collaborative project environment involving multiple technical and business teams

Exposure to enterprise-scale and mission-critical systems

Participation in SIT, UAT, deployment, and operational support activities