Sr. Automation Engineer (ASAP STARTER)

NCS Philippines; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Philippines is seeking a Sr Automation QA Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and regression suites. You will work closely with developers, release teams, and QA leads to integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure release readiness.

The role emphasizes reusable automation, continuous improvement, and aligning testing with business goals. Candidates should have 3+ years in test automation and a strong background in web/mobile/API testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in QA with a focus on test automation.
• Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy automated test frameworks and scripts across CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Test Integrators to implement automation solutions and maximize test code reuse.
• Capture, analyze, and share automation test results for release readiness.
• Execute automated test cases as defined in the test plan.
• Ensure automation coverage across functional, regression, and integration testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Learning agility

Entrepreneurial mindset

Execution excellence

Education

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

Tools

Selenium

MF UFT

Appium

GitHub

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

MF LoadRunner

JMeter

Job description

REQUIREMENTS:

• ASAP starters only

• Playwright

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr Automation QA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining test automation frameworks and regression test suites to ensure product quality and stability. The role works closely with Test Integrators, Developers, and Release teams to build automated testing capabilities across CI/CD pipelines, capture and analyze test results, and support defect resolution. The position contributes to improving QA efficiency through code re-use, automation best practices, and continuous integration with development workflows.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Test Automation Development

• Design, build, and deploy automated test frameworks and scripts across CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate with Test Integrators to implement automation solutions and maximize test code re-use.

• Capture, analyze, and share automation test results for release readiness.

Test Execution

• Execute automated test cases as defined in the test plan.

• Ensure automation coverage across functional, regression, and integration testing.

• Coordinate with Test Integrators to continuously enhance test scripts and frameworks.

Defect Management in Test Code

• Investigate and resolve defects in automated test scripts provided by in-house or third-party developers.

• Ensure timely updates and maintenance of automation scripts to align with evolving requirements.

Regression Suite Ownership

• Develop, maintain, and optimize regression test cases and code for comprehensive testing before production releases.

• Consolidate and standardize regression suites for consistency and efficiency.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Developers, QA Leads, and Release teams to align automation with business and technical goals.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase automation reliability, performance, and coverage.

• Perform other job-related activities as may be assigned.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Testing, Methods and tools, Software design, Systems integration and build, Quality management, Programming/software development

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Teamwork & Collaboration, Accountability, Customer Focus, Communication, Innovation, Quality

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Related Work Experience - years of experience in QA, with at least 3 years focused on test automation.

  • Proven experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing.

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge –

  • Strong expertise in software testing methodologies and automation frameworks (Selenium, MF UFT, Appium, etc.).

  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

  • Experience with performance/load testing tools (MF LoadRunner, JMeter).

  • Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript/ES6, and Python.

  • Experience with SQL and API testing.

  • Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and modern automation practices.

• Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

  • Effective collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Adaptability, learning agility, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Commitment to execution excellence and digital innovation.