Quality Engineer/Test Automation (Playwright and Python experience)

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Laptop provided by the company

Medical plan from Day 1

Dental & optical reimbursements

Life and disability insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer in Metro Manila to develop and execute automated testing solutions. The role emphasizes AI-assisted testing, Playwright, and cloud-ready QA practices within a hybrid work setting.

You will design scalable test frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and faster releases. A strong programming background and proactive learning mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or Software Testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test solutions.
• Leverage AI-powered testing tools to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Design and build smart test automation frameworks.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define test strategies.
• Utilize AI and analytics to identify testing gaps and risks.
• Support cloud-based applications and ensure quality across environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through automation and AI capabilities.

Skills

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Python

Java

JavaScript

AI testing

CI/CD

GitHub

Azure

Analytical

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

Primary Responsibilities::

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test solutions to ensure application quality, reliability, and performance.

• Leverage AI-powered testing tools and techniques to improve test coverage, defect detection, and testing efficiency.

• Design and build smart test automation frameworks using modern testing and scripting technologies.

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous quality validation and faster releases.

• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to define test strategies and quality requirements.

• Utilize AI and analytics to identify testing gaps, predict risks, and optimize quality engineering processes.

• Support cloud-based applications and ensure quality standards are maintained across all environments.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through automation, innovation, and adoption of emerging AI capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any field, or Undergraduate with equivalent practical experience.

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or Software Testing.

• Proficiency in automation technologies specifically in Playwright and others such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks.

• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or related languages.

• Knowledge of AI-assisted testing, test automation accelerators, and modern quality engineering practices.

• Experience with CI/CD tools, GitHub, and automated testing pipelines.

• Familiarity with Azure Public Cloud and cloud-native application testing.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid

• Laptop/Computer Provided by the Company

• Market Total Rewards Package

• Retirement Plan

• Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment

• Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Benefits

• Sick Leave Conversion

• Tuition Fee Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Annual Performance Based Merit Increases

• Employee Recognition

• Training and Staff Development

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Volunteerism Opportunity

• All Mandatory Statutory Benefits

WHO WE ARE

• Optumis the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare.

• UnitedHealth Groupis a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.

• We’re a leading health solution and care delivery organization. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: create a healthier world, with you at the center.

• As part of a Fortune 5 enterprise, we are improving the health care experience of over 125 million people around the world.

• Elevate your career with a leading health care company while improving lives