Lead Test Analyst | Hybrid | Day Shift | Weekends Off | Day 1 HMO

Emapta; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent

Competitive Salary Package

Hybrid work arrangement

Salary Advance Program

Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Ac

20 annual leaves

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is seeking a Lead Test Analyst to shape quality strategy and boost release confidence across high-impact applications for a leading Australian data and analytics innovator.

You will lead end-to-end testing, develop test plans, coordinate across multiple teams, and mentor analysts while ensuring adherence to SDLC/STLC and best practices. This hybrid role offers day shifts, growth opportunities, and a supportive global delivery environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software testing/QA with leadership experience.
• Experience across functional, system, integration, regression, and UAT testing.
• Strong SDLC/STLC knowledge and test management proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing across application delivery projects and enhancements.
• Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test execution schedules.
• Coordinate testing across multiple workstreams to ensure comprehensive functional and integration test coverage.
• Review business requirements, user stories, and solution designs to identify test scenarios, risks, and acceptance criteria.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing as required.
• Lead defect management activities, including triage, prioritization, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support Test Analysts while promoting best practices and consistent testing standards.
• Report regularly on testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and release readiness.

Skills

Test management

Jira/Azure DevOps

SDLC/STLC knowledge

QA leadership

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

TestRail

Job description

Transform Enterprise Solutions Through Strategic Quality Assurance

Turn complex digital delivery into dependable business outcomes with a leading Australian data and analytics innovator. The Lead Test Analyst shapes quality strategy, strengthens release confidence, and guides collaborative teams across high-impact applications. Gain global exposure, stability, continuous growth, meaningful progression, and work-life balance through a long-term Emapta career offering top 1% talent a truly top 1% experience built for excellence.

Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH), Makati, Clark or Cebu
• Shift: Day Shift, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM AU, Weekends Off

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Hybrid work arrangement (Permanent WFH may be available, depending on the client assignment)
• Prime office location in Makati (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance, including experience leading testing activities
• Strong experience in functional, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing
• Demonstrated experience leading testing across medium- to large-scale application delivery projects
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery environments
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Proficiency in test management and defect-tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar platforms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing activities while maintaining close attention to detail

Desirable

• Background in property management, real estate, or property technology platforms
• Familiarity with testing CRM, ERP, leasing, facilities management, finance, or customer-facing applications
• Exposure to API testing tools and practices
• Knowledge of test automation tools and methodologies

Technical Skills

• Software testing and quality assurance, including functional, regression, system, integration, user acceptance, and API testing
• Test management and defect tracking using Azure DevOps, Jira, and TestRail
• ERP systems and CRM platforms

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and written and verbal communication
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing activities across application delivery projects and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test execution schedules.
• Coordinate testing across multiple workstreams to ensure comprehensive functional and integration test coverage.
• Review business requirements, user stories, and solution designs to identify test scenarios, risks, and acceptance criteria.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing as required.
• Lead defect management activities, including triage, prioritization, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support Test Analysts while promoting best practices and consistent testing standards.
• Report regularly on testing progress, quality metrics, risks, and release readiness.
• Improve testing processes, templates, and quality assurance practices continuously.
• Support release planning and production verification activities.

About the Client

Our client is a leading Australian data and analytics company with a proven record of delivering major transformation programs for enterprises across banking, insurance, retail, legal services, underwriting, and real estate. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced data engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence, and technology solutions, it turns complex information into decisive business action. Its work strengthens organizational capabilities, accelerates innovation, improves operational efficiency, and enables growth, positioning clients to compete confidently and achieve lasting success in rapidly evolving markets.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.