Principal Automation Test Engineer (Automation Test Lead), based in Da Nang

KMS Technology is a strategic engineering company helping businesses turn bold ideas into high-impact solutions—faster. Founded in 2009 as a U.S.-based services company, we’ve grown into a global organization with locations in the US, Vietnam, Mexico and Poland. KMS is trusted globally for the quality of our engineering and consulting services. We bring deep expertise in product development and quality assurance, Data & AI-native engineering, and delivery excellence to every engagement. Our mission is to help customers build what’s next—accelerating innovation, crafting brilliant solutions, and creating real-world impact. At KMS, we believe sustainable growth is built on the success of our clients and employees, and in making a lasting contribution to our communities. More about KMS Technology: Website: https://kms-technology.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kms-technology Independently orchestrate and execute comprehensive testing strategies, leveraging deep client domain knowledge to significantly elevate software quality and reliability. Act as a high-level consultant by exploring the client’s business landscape and product vision. You will leverage technical expertise to architect and recommend cutting-edge testing strategies, streamlined processes, and optimal toolstacks. Serve as a key technical point of contact, collaborating directly with project teams and clients through daily strategic meetings and weekly alignment sessions. Oversee the day-to-day operations, provide status updates, manage resource allocation effectively following a staffing plan, connect with ITPMs independently and clients stakeholder interaction for the Squad(s). Critically analyze requirements, specifications, and test artifacts to provide high-value, actionable feedback that shapes product development. Expertly prioritize complex tasks and provide precise effort estimations to ensure project milestones are met with excellence. Take full responsibility for developing, maintaining, and executing sophisticated automated tests, ensuring robust coverage. Beyond tracking defects, you will perform deep-dive root cause analysis to address systemic quality issues and optimize the overall testing lifecycle. Seamlessly coordinate diverse work activities and manage stakeholder expectations to deliver premium-quality products on schedule. Mentor and guide junior members of the test automation team, sharing best practices and knowledge. 8+ years of professional experience in Testing, encompassing API, UI, and Mobile platforms. At least 6 years of hands-on experience with Selenium, Katalon, or Playwright, with a proven track record of building and scaling automation frameworks from the ground up. Demonstrated experience in designing, owning, and maintaining complex automation frameworks throughout the entire product lifecycle Strong programming skills in JavaScript or TypeScript; proficiency in additional programming languages is highly regarded Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies, enabling fluid adaptation in fast-paced environments Proficiency in Cloud and CI/CD ecosystems, including AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins Solid expertise in test strategy, test planning, and test techniques , including black-box, risk-based, exploratory, and non-UI testing. Solid expertise in test planning and diverse techniques, such as black-box, risk-based, exploratory, and non-UI testing Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and internal teams. Willingness and ability to travel frequently to Malaysia for onsite work and client engagement is a plus. Nice to have: Proficient daily use of AI coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) across the full SDLC Able to decompose complex tasks, provide effective context, and apply chain-of-thought and multi-step prompting workflows Experience with agentic workflows and AI-driven development frameworks Hands-on experience integrating AI tools with other systems via MCP (Model Context Protocol) or equivalent Awareness of emerging AI tools and willingness to evaluate and adopt new capabilities Perks You'll Enjoy Working in one of the Best Places to Work in Vietnam Building large-scale & global software products Working & growing with Passionate & Talented Team Diverse careers opportunities with Software Outsourcing, Software Product Development, IT Solutions & Consulting Attractive Salary and Benefits Performance appraisal once a year and performance bonus Onsite opportunities: short-term and long-term assignments in North American (U.S, Canada), Europe, Asia. Flexible working time Various training on hot-trend technologies, best practices and soft skills Premium healthcare insurance for you and your loved ones Company trip, big annual year-end party every year, team building, etc. Fitness & sport activities: football, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, yoga, swimming… Joining community development activities: 1% Pledge, charity every quarter, blood donation, public seminars, career orientation talks,… Free in-house entertainment facilities (foosball, ping pong, gym…), coffee, and snack (instant noodles, cookies, candies…) And much more, join us and let yourself explore other fantastic things!