Staff Software Engineer - Automation & Tooling

Buscojobs; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 4,664,000 - 6,998,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote work platform is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to design and maintain automation frameworks and tools. The role involves collaboration across teams to enhance quality practices and requires a strong background in software engineering, specifically in Python. Benefits include a competitive salary, health coverage, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Vacation and Sick Leave

Health Coverage

Learning Opportunities

Team Engagement

Modern Tools

Career Growth

Inclusive Culture

Referral Rewards

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Software Development with a focus on test automation.
• Strong software engineering background with proven coding expertise, especially in Python.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with various team members to tackle quality challenges.
• Track quality KPIs and report progress on initiatives.

Skills

Test automation

Coding expertise (Python)

Software engineering principles

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Automation frameworks

Job description

Overview

This is a remote position.

Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks, tools, and scripts to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality. Write production-grade code and actively contribute to the test automation ecosystem. Provide architectural input for automation solutions, ensure scalability and maintainability, and set coding standards for QA automation. Act as a go-to technical leader while remaining actively involved in code contributions. Partner with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Engineers, QA Managers, and QA peers across multiple pods to identify quality challenges, share solutions, and drive org-wide improvements. Identify gaps in QA processes and tooling; design and implement innovative solutions to improve testing practices. Drive the evaluation, adoption and integration of new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies within the Automation & Tooling team. Own complex quality issues across pods; facilitate discussions and workshops to drive resolution and implement long-term solutions. Mentor junior engineers and QA peers in automation best practices. Run knowledge-sharing sessions to spread technical expertise across the organization. Track and analyze QA-related KPIs; leverage data to identify improvements and report progress on automation and quality initiatives. Align QA automation strategies with end-user needs, ensuring test coverage and quality improvements directly support the customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks, tools, and scripts.
• Write production-grade code and contribute to the test automation ecosystem.
• Provide architectural input for automation solutions and set coding standards.
• Act as a technical leader and contribute to code contributions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Engineers, QA Managers, and QA peers to identify quality challenges and drive improvements.
• Identify gaps in QA processes and tooling; design and implement innovative solutions.
• Evaluate, adopt, and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies within the Automation & Tooling team.
• Own complex quality issues across pods; lead discussions and drive long-term resolutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and QA peers; lead knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Track QA-related KPIs and report progress on automation and quality initiatives.
• Align QA automation strategies with end-user needs to support customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in Quality Engineering or Software Development with strong emphasis on test automation and tooling.
• Strong software engineering background with proven coding expertise (Python required; Java, JavaScript, or similar languages a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to architect and maintain automation frameworks at scale.
• Experience integrating automation into CI / CD pipelines and modern DevOps environments.
• Track record of contributing strategically (process/tooling improvements) and technically (hands-on coding).
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing QA practices across teams or pods.
• Excellent coding and debugging skills; strong grasp of software engineering principles.
• Ability to design and document complex automation frameworks and tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and architectural skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to influence without direct authority.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Receive a pay package that matches your skills and experience.
• Vacation and Sick Leave credits: Enjoy vacation and sick leave credits to maintain work-life balance.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Government-Mandated Benefits: Full coverage of statutory benefits like SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
• Learning Opportunities: Access training, certifications, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Team Engagement: Team-building activities and wellness programs.
• Modern Tools: Use the latest technology to excel in your role.
• Career Growth: Clear paths for promotion and professional development.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and collaborative global team.
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing great talent to the team.