Test Engineer | WFH, Day shift

KMC Solutions; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MECCA is seeking a Test Engineer to ensure quality across in-house and vendor solutions. You will design and execute testing strategies, contribute to automation initiatives, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role spans System, Integration, End-to-End, and UAT testing, with responsibilities to improve QA processes and drive CI/CD integration. Hybrid work from Metro Manila with flexible engagements is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience across testing types: Manual, System, Integration, Regression, End-to-End, and UAT.
• Hands-on automation experience and scripting in JS/TS, Java, Python, or C#.
• Strong STLC/SDLC understanding in Agile environments.
• Experience with SQL and databases.
• Experience in cloud-based/SaaS apps and eCommerce platforms.
• Knowledge of CI/CD integration.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements ensuring testability and completeness.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and developers to refine acceptance criteria.
• Design and implement test strategies, plans, and conditions.
• Create, execute, and maintain test cases for coverage.
• Manage test data for various testing activities.
• Log and retest defects with clear documentation.
• Maintain traceability between requirements and test coverage.
• Execute System, Integration, Regression, End-to-End, and UAT tests.
• Lead or support test cycles for timely delivery.
• Drive automation including frameworks and scripts, and CI/CD integration.
• Support performance, API, and integration testing.
• Provide reporting on progress, risks, and quality metrics.
• Mentor Associate Test Engineers.
• Identify risks and blockers early.
• Contribute to QA process improvements.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Automation testing

Agile/Scrum

SQL databases

CI/CD

JavaScript/TypeScript

Tools

WebDriverIO

Playwright

Postman

Appium

Jira

Zephyr

Confluence

Job description

The Test Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of applications across MECCA’s ecosystem, including both in-house and vendor-developed solutions. Working independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams, they are responsible for designing, executing, and optimising testing strategies across System, Integration, End-to-End, and User Acceptance Testing.

The Test Engineer contributes actively to automation initiatives, developing and maintaining test frameworks and scripts, while promoting best practices in quality engineering. They also provide guidance to junior team members and support continuous improvement across testing processes, tools, and methodologies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and analyse business and functional requirements, ensuring testability and completeness.

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and stakeholders to refine acceptance criteria.

• Design and implement test strategies, test plans, and test conditions aligned with delivery goals.

• Create, execute, and maintain test cases and scenarios to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Manage and maintain test data to support various testing activities.

• Log, track, prioritise, and retest defects, ensuring clear and accurate documentation.

• Own and maintain traceability between requirements and test coverage.

• Execute System, Integration, Regression, End-to-End, and UAT testing.

• Lead or support test execution cycles, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Contribute to and drive automation efforts, including:

• Designing and developing automation frameworks

• Writing and maintaining automated test scripts

• Integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines

• Support performance, API, and integration testing where required.

• Provide clear and timely reporting on test progress, risks, and quality metrics.

• Mentor and support Associate Test Engineers and junior team members.

• Identify and raise risks, issues, and blockers proactively.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across QA practices, tools, and processes.

• Participate in post-implementation reviews and provide insights to improve quality outcomes.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Solid understanding of STLC and SDLC, with practical application in Agile environments.

• Proven experience working in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, Confluence).

• Strong experience in test design, execution, and defect management.

• Experience across multiple testing types: Manual, System, Integration, Regression, End-to-End, and UAT.

• Strong experience in automation testing across Web, API, and/or Mobile platforms.

• Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., WebDriverIO, Playwright, Postman, Appium).

• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python, or C#).

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience validating data using SQL and working with databases.

• Experience testing cloud-based/SaaS applications and eCommerce platforms.

• Ability to troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis.

• Ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and systems quickly.

Attributes

• trong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Proactive and solution-focused mindset.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

• Comfortable working in iterative Agile environments with frequent releases.

Work Location: Metro Manila/Anywhere in the Philippines

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Work Arrangement: WFH (Hybrid from time to time for team engagements)