Salmon Group is seeking a skilled automation engineer in the Philippines to build stable end-to-end testing for their web SPA. You will be responsible for developing E2E automated tests using Playwright (JavaScript) and collaborating with developers to improve test reliability. The role offers a hybrid work environment, medical insurance, relocation support, and a comprehensive stock option plan. Join a dynamic team in the heart of the growing tech scene in Bonifacio Global City.
Qualifications
Strong experience with web E2E automation, preferably for SPA applications.
Hands‑on experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and Playwright.
Solid understanding of testing strategies and regression suite design.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain E2E automated tests for the web SPA using Playwright.
Develop and extend regression coverage across key screens and flows.
Collaborate with developers to debug issues and improve test stability.
Skills
Web E2E automation
JavaScript
Playwright
Testing strategy
Debugging UI tests
Complex UI flows
Job description
About the role
You'll build stable end-to-end test coverage for the web SPA to reduce regression risk and ensure reliable user flows as the product scales.
What you’ll work on
End-to-end testing of a web SPA as the main user interaction layer
Regression coverage across key screens and critical user journeys
UI mechanics including complex transitions and video-based interactions
What you’ll be responsible for
Build and maintain E2E automated tests for the web SPA using Playwright (JavaScript)
Develop and extend regression coverage across key screens and flows
Introduce and maintain screenshot and visual testing where relevant
Participate in manual acceptance testing for new features and UI changes
Collaborate with developers to debug issues and improve test stability
Contribute to page performance and load optimization from a quality perspective
What we need
Strong experience with web E2E automation, preferably in SPA applications
Hands‑on experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and Playwright (or readiness to work deeply with it)
Solid understanding of testing strategy and regression suite design
Experience debugging unstable or flaky UI tests
Ability to work with complex UI flows, including multi‑step and media‑driven interactions
Good to have
Experience with visual or screenshot‑based testing approaches
Experience combining manual testing with automation and scaling coverage over time
What we offer
Hybrid‑first environment. Fully remote for eligible roles. Core hours 12:00–19:00 Manila time (UTC+8).
Stock option plan (SOP). 4‑year vesting, 25% cliff after year one.
22 vacation days + Philippine public holidays + 15 sick days.
Medical insurance for you and your family, starting day one. Access to an internal psychological support specialist.
Office in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Manila — a walkable, modern district and the centre of the Philippines' growing tech scene.
Company‑provided tools and equipment
Relocation support. Flights and two weeks of accommodation for you, your family, and your pets. Visa, paperwork, logistics: handled.
USD $2,500 a year to fly home.
Regular offsites, sports, and team events across Southeast Asia.
Top‑performing teams earn a dedicated beach house week around SEA.
Professional development and knowledge sharing: internal expert meetups, participation in external conferences and meetups, and opportunities to publish articles and share your expertise.