Senior QA Automation Engineer

Anthesis Group; Pasig; Presencial; PHP 800 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Anthesis Esp is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute QA processes for proprietary software systems. You will lead test planning, create automated tests, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality across UI, API, and performance aspects.

The role requires 5+ years in software testing, strong automation skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset capable of mentoring juniors.

Qualificações

• 5+ years in software testing, including manual and automated testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of testing principles, methods, and best practices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and cross-functional teams.
• API, UI/UX, regression, and cross-browser testing experience.
• Proficient with Selenium, Postman, JMeter; Jira.
• SQL basics and scripting (Shell/Python) for automation.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Lead manual and automated test execution across UI, API, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to refine requirements and test coverage.
• Maintain and improve test automation frameworks and best practices.
• Log defects and coordinate with developers and product owners.
• Mentor junior testers and support DevOps and helpdesk tasks.

Conhecimentos

Manual testing

Automated testing

API testing

UI testing

Test planning

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

Selenium

Postman

JMeter

Jira

Git

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Department: Digital Solutions : Digital Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Philippines

Description

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Automation) is responsible for the design, development, and execution of quality assurance processes for proprietary software systems, ensuring the delivery of high quality applications through meticulous testing efforts. This role involves defining, planning, and implementing comprehensive test strategies that incorporate both manual and automated testing methodologies. The Senior QA Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to conduct rigorous testing processes, including UI, load, integration, and API testing, while managing testing priorities and contributing to the improvement of testing practices and documentation to support the growth of Anthesis' digital services. The focus is on ensuring adherence to best practices and driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies. Additionally, the Senior QA Engineer (Automation) provides guidance to junior team members as needed, leveraging strong technical expertise and a hands‑on approach to testing and defect management. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong technical skills in testing, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle. They must be self‑organized, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and highly responsible for quality, with the ability to work independently under pressure to achieve success in complex projects. An interest in sustainability and experience in multicultural environments further enhance effectiveness in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning and Execution
  • Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure product quality.
  • Lead the definition, creation, and execution of manual test cases for functional, UI/UX, API, regression, and compatibility testing.
  • Conduct various types of testing, including UI, load, integration, regression, and API endpoint testing, ensuring a thorough evaluation of software.
• Collaboration and Requirement Analysis
  • Work closely with cross‑functional teams to analyze requirements, identify test scenarios, and prioritize testing efforts.
  • Actively participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure alignment with team goals.
  • Analyze user stories and use cases for validity and feasibility, providing feedback to enhance testing coverage.
• Testing Automation and Process Improvement
  • Automate tests where possible to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain best practices and processes to enhance testing methodologies.
• Defect Management and Troubleshooting
  • Report and track defects using bug tracking tools and assist with debugging and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve defects efficiently.
• Ticket Management and Documentation
  • Manage testing priorities by coordinating with Product Owners to prioritize testing tickets based on project requirements.
  • Oversee Jira maintenance, ensuring accurate tracking of testing progress, results, and defects.
  • Provide detailed documentation to support testing efforts and assist in project management.
• Support and Mentoring
  • Offer operational support, including DevOps and helpdesk assistance as needed.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge‑sharing and skill development.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• With 5+ years of experience in software testing, including both manual and automated testing. Technical Expertise
• Advanced knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes with experience in crossfunctional team collaboration.
• Extensive experience in API testing (RESTful, SOAP), functional testing, UI/UX testing, crossbrowser testing, regression testing, and web accessibility testing. Proficiency in testing tools such as XRay, Postman, JMeter, Selenium, and Jira. Experience in creating and managing automation frameworks using languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for automated test execution.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with branching strategies.
• Expertise in bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) with the ability to document and communicate issues effectively.
• Basic knowledge of SQL for database querying and backend validation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Shell, PowerShell, or Python for automation tasks. Testing Specializations
• Experience in testing complex, highly configurable systems involving mathematical calculations.
• Cross-browser and cross-platform testing across different operating systems and mobile platforms.