QA Automation Engineer

UPTC; Taguig; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

UPTC is seeking a QA Automation Engineer who will drive automated testing across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will work closely with software engineers, business analysts, UX designers, and other stakeholders to uphold the highest quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Key tasks include developing robust automation scripts, executing detailed test plans, diagnosing flaky tests, and promoting quality engineering practices in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Test Automation for web and mobile apps.
• Strong understanding of API Testing and QA best practices.
• Experience with Data-Driven Testing using multiple datasets.
• Solid understanding of Playwright concepts (PageContext, Browser Context).
• Experience identifying and resolving flaky tests in automated suites.
• Strong communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Test Automation specialist within an Agile team.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for Web, Mobile, and API testing.
• Create and execute detailed test plans for complex applications.
• Identify and resolve flaky tests to improve reliability.
• Promote quality engineering practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality software solutions.
• Support testing strategy throughout the SDLC.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

QA methodologies

Data-driven testing

Playwright

Flaky test diagnosis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Playwright

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software through automation testing. The successful candidate will work closely with Software Engineers, Business Analysts, UX Designers, and other stakeholders to ensure applications meet the highest quality standards across web, mobile, and API platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Test Automation specialist within a cross-functional Agile team.

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), and API testing.

• Create and execute detailed test plans for complex applications and systems.

• Identify, analyze, and resolve flaky tests to improve automation reliability.

• Promote quality engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure customer-centric and high-quality software solutions.

• Support the overall testing strategy throughout the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of experience in Test Automation for web and mobile applications.

• Strong understanding of API Testing.

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, test planning, and QA best practices.

• Experience implementing Data-Driven Testing (DDT) using multiple datasets.

• Solid understanding of Playwright concepts, including:

• PageContext

• Browser Context

• Experience identifying, investigating, and resolving flaky tests in automated test suites.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience testing Web, Mobile, and API applications in Agile environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Passion for quality assurance and continuous improvement.