QA Engineer – Automation & API Testing (Remote)

Umpisa Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote first policy

Training benefits

Job summary

Umpisa Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Mid Technical Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software through hands-on testing and automation.

You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps to validate APIs, integrations, and test coverage across the SDLC. The role requires 3–6 years in QA, experience with web/API/mobile testing, and hands-on use of Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, Jira or Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Software Testing, with hands-on exposure to both manual and automated testing.
• Strong experience testing web, API, and/or mobile applications.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
• Familiarity with designing or contributing to automation frameworks and improving automation coverage.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in test planning, execution, defect tracking, and release readiness.
• Experience working with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing practices.
• Working knowledge of API testing (e.g., Postman, REST, JSON).
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate testing efforts across teams.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proven track record of driving process improvement and quality standards.
• Trustworthy, self-motivated, responsive and sharp
• Strong listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills are essential
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, organization skills, time management skills
• Highly collaborative and able to work with clients/partners/team in person and online
• Industry knowledge: Banking, Insurance, Fintech, Ecommerce, Education, Real Estate, Recruitment, Energy Sector or Others
• Currently residing in Metro Manila

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of web, mobile, API, and microservices applications.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of automated test suites, including integration with the DevOps pipeline.
• Take ownership of QA activities within assigned agile teams, acting as the main quality gatekeeper for deliverables.
• Ensure quality standards are applied across all test phases, including functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers, scrum masters, business stakeholders, and clients to ensure products meet requirements.
• Define testable user stories, prepare test scenarios and cases, execute and automate tests, and accurately report results and progress.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, presenting testing progress and challenges.
• Implement effective defect management and incident reporting practices.
• Continuously look for ways to improve QA processes, test coverage, and deliverables.
• Stay updated on new digital product and technology trends and incorporate learnings into QA practices.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding progress, issues, and risks.
• Align with company culture, participate in team activities, and contribute positively to team collaboration.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Jira

Zephyr

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

Umpisa Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Mid Technical Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software through hands-on testing and automation.

You will collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps to validate APIs, integrations, and test coverage across the SDLC. The role requires 3–6 years in QA, experience with web/API/mobile testing, and hands-on use of Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, Jira or Azure DevOps.