QA Automation Engineer, Hybrid

Propelrr; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Propelrr is seeking a QA Automation Engineer (Mobile & Frontend) to design, develop, and maintain automated tests for iOS, Android, and modern web UIs. You will implement robust test strategies, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with developers—ensuring quality across devices, browsers, and frameworks.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on QA with strong automation tooling, scripting in JavaScript/TypeScript, and experience with Appium, Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on software QA with focus on automated mobile and web UI testing.
• Experience with mobile automation frameworks such as Appium, Detox, or Maestro.
• Proficiency with modern web automation tools like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Strong scripting skills in JavaScript/TypeScript for test scripts and runners.

Responsibilities

• Develop clean, testable mobile automation tasks for iOS and Android.
• Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for mobile and web UIs.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines across staging and pre-production.
• Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with engineers to isolate regressions and performance issues.
• Create and maintain documentation for testing frameworks, plans, and coverage reports.
• Ensure cross-browser web UI testing and robust state management across components.

Skills

Mobile automation

UI testing

Playwright

Selenium

Appium

Detox

JavaScript/TypeScript

CI/CD

Git workflows

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Computer Engineering

Tools

Appium

Detox

Maestro

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Docker

Git

TestFlight / internal testing

Jest

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As a QA Automation Engineer (Mobile & Frontend), the candidate is expected to perform the following duties:

Core Development Tasks

Write clean, testable, and well-documented Mobile Automation Tasks; Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for iOS and Android platforms using modern mobile testing tools, effectively managing device-specific gestures, OS nuances, and viewport sizes.

Frontend Web Testing

Build robust end-to-end (E2E) and functional UI test suites for modern, component-driven web frameworks (e.g., Next.js, React) to ensure cross-browser compatibility and seamless state management.

CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Embed automated test suites into continuous integration and delivery pipelines, executing tests efficiently across containerized staging and pre-production environments.

Defect Isolation And Diagnostics

Identify, document, and track software defects with precision. Collaborate directly with software engineers to isolate visual regressions, state errors, and mobile performance bottlenecks to verify hotfixes.

Documentation And Quality Standards

Create and maintain technical documentation for automated testing frameworks, test plans, and coverage reports, ensuring all testing processes are transparent and maintainable across teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent practical experience, certifications, or a strong portfolio demonstrating test automation frameworks will also be considered.

Quality Assurance Experience

3 to 5 years of hands‑on software quality assurance experience, with a proven focus on automated mobile and web UI testing.

Mobile Testing Tools

Practical experience with mobile automation frameworks such as Appium, Detox, or Maestro.

Web Automation Frameworks

Strong proficiency with modern web automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.

Programming And Scripting

Solid scripting and development proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for building clean, maintainable test scripts and custom runner configurations.

Version Control And Mobile Distribution

Experience with Git workflows and mobile app distribution platforms (e.g., Apple TestFlight, Google Play Internal Testing tracks).

Soft Skills

• Acute attention to detail with a methodical, root‑cause‑driven approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate technical issues to development teams.
• Strong self‑motivation and eagerness to continuously adopt and adapt to modern testing frameworks.
• Ability to work independently as a dedicated QA authority while collaborating effectively within an Agile team.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem‑solving skills;

Architecture Exposure

Experience testing decoupled/headless web architectures (e.g., Next.js frontends connected to API backends).

Performance Profiling

Familiarity with mobile app performance profiling, including resource usage (CPU, memory, battery) and network latency under simulated loads.

Containerization Exposure

Basic experience with Docker and local containerized staging environments.

Metrics And Scorecards

Familiarity with tracking key performance indicators, test coverage ratios, or contributing data to engineering scorecards