QA Engineer - Level II

Arch Global Services Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Global Services Philippines, located in Manila, is seeking a QA Analyst to coordinate QA activities for new and existing systems. You will design test plans, execute tests, and report issues within a structured QA framework, handling complex data sets to derive insights.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive database development experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with automated testing tools; independence, initiative, and clear communication with project teams are valued.

Qualifications

• Advanced, in depth knowledge of quality assurance testing concepts, methods and practices in an information technology systems development environment.
• Good understanding of principals and practices associated with Agile software development.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright for web application testing, including functional, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and automated testing best practices within Agile software development environments.
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and maintaining automated test suites to improve test coverage, efficiency, and overall software quality.
• Good understanding of Data Analytics and Enterprise Reporting functions and processes
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server, Query Language, and ability to use Query Tools to retrieve and profile complex data from heterogenous databases
• Experience with quality assurance in data domain initiatives
• Datawarehouse and Report Testing experience.
• Effective communications skills to deal with entire project team
• Strong problems solving, analytical & decision making skills
• Should be able to work independently, and strive to learn new QA tools, technologies and methodologies
• Experience in Insurance/Reinsurance domains will be an added bonus

Responsibilities

• Applies creativity and testing expertise to designs and develop the project test plan using available project documentation.
• Develops detailed testing timelines by providing estimates for planning and execution.
• Manages QA schedules. Prioritizes and adjusts QA tasks and schedules as needed.
• Primary QA contact for the program manager and developers.
• Determines the scope of testing needed. Identifies risks and proposes solutions.
• Reviews the general controls and advises the Program Manager on any weaknesses in the process.
• Controls the test environment by ensuring that all machines are properly updated.
• Ensures that BI reports and dashboards operate according to the functional and technical specifications and produce accurate results
• Communicates with clients and project teams on problem resolution, design issues and implementations.
• Manages and reviews defects for program. Performs in depth analysis of problems and communicates results in a concise and informative manner as needed.
• Designs, develops and maintains Test Strategy and Test Plan documentation for program and projects.
• Provides regular status updates in a timely manner to Program Manager

Skills

QA concepts

Agile development

TypeScript/JavaScript

CI/CD

Data analytics

Data reporting

SQL skills

Data warehouse testing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

CI/CD

SQL Server

Job description

Job Description:

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

The QA Analyst coordinates the Quality Assurance activities with either new systems or changes to existing systems. He/She develops test plans that cover necessary scenarios and achieve overall QA strategies for the business system owner, executes testing, and communicates issues found within an established procedural framework to management. The incumbent has latitude to determine best approaches and methods for test plans and prioritization. An ideal candidate will be someone who has done extensive database development (data manipulation, stored procedures, modeling, data warehouse, reporting) and has excellent SQL skills to retrieve and analyze complex and high volume data sets to draw insights.

Tasks/Responsibilities

Project Management

• Applies creativity and testing expertise to designs and develop the project test plan using available project documentation.


• Develops detailed testing timelines by providing estimates for planning and execution.


• Manages QA schedules. Prioritizes and adjusts QA tasks and schedules as needed.


• Primary QA contact for the program manager and developers.


• Determines the scope of testing needed. Identifies risks and proposes solutions.

Analysis

• Reviews the general controls and advises the Program Manager on any weaknesses in the process.


• Controls the test environment by ensuring that all machines are properly updated.


• Ensures that BI reports and dashboards operate according to the functional and technical specifications and produce accurate results


• Communicates with clients and project teams on problem resolution, design issues and implementations.

Defect Management

• Manages and reviews defects for program. Performs in depth analysis of problems and communicates results in a concise and informative manner as needed.

Documentation

• Designs, develops and maintains Test Strategy and Test Plan documentation for program and projects.


• Provides regular status updates in a timely manner to Program Manager

Required Skills/Experience

• Advanced, in depth knowledge of quality assurance testing concepts, methods and practices in an information technology systems development environment.


• Good understanding of principals and practices associated with Agile software development.


• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright for web application testing, including functional, regression, and end-to-end test scenarios.


• Knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and automated testing best practices within Agile software development environments.


• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and maintaining automated test suites to improve test coverage, efficiency, and overall software quality.


• Good understanding of Data Analytics and Enterprise Reporting functions and processes


• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server, Query Language, and ability to use Query Tools to retrieve and profile complex data from heterogenous databases


• Experience with quality assurance in data domain initiatives


• Datawarehouse and Report Testing experience.


• Effective communications skills to deal with entire project team.


• Strong problems solving, analytical & decision making skills.


• Should be able to work independently, and strive to learn new QA tools, technologies and methodologies


• Experience in Insurance/Reinsurance domains will be an added bonus

Education

• Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field


• Experienced QA with at least 3-5 years in software and data testing.

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