Automation Test Engineer

Location: UnionBank Plaza, Ortigas, Pasig City

Employment Type: Full-time

About The Role The Automation Test Engineer responsible for creating and maintaining automated test scripts to validate application functionality across various systems, ensuring alignment with user stories and key features. They collaborate with the test team to convert manual test cases into automated scripts, execute them, and report results, identifying issues and inconsistencies. Troubleshooting automation script failures and maintaining test reliability are key aspects of the role, along with integrating automated tests into the development pipeline. They continuously update and optimize scripts as applications evolve, ensuring efficiency and coverage across different platforms and environments. Additionally, they document automation processes, manage test data, and stay updated on emerging automation tools and best practices to enhance testing effectiveness.

What You'll Do

• Run test scripts using automation tools like TOSCA, Selenium, Appium, or Cypress, ensuring accurate execution and logging of results
• Write, modify, and enhance basic automation scripts using programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Analyze script failures, interpret error logs, and resolve simple automation issues with guidance from senior team members
• Assist in converting manual test cases into automated scripts to enhance efficiency and improve test coverage
• Keep detailed records of test scripts, execution steps, and results to ensure transparency and traceability
• Work closely with test analysts and developers, providing updates on automation progress and addressing challenges
• Assist in running automated tests within the development pipeline to ensure continuous testing and early defect detection
• Document test outcomes, log defects, and communicate findings in a structured manner using test management tools
• Stay up to date with automation frameworks, best practices, and new technologies to improve scripting efficiency
• Adhere to established automation testing guidelines and industry best practices to maintain consistency and reliability in test execution.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Working knowledge of software testing principles, SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, ALM, Rally, Confluence).
• Experience using automation testing tools such as Tosca, Selenium, Playwright, Appium, or Cypress.
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools including GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (preferred but strongly encouraged).
• Completion of Automation Testing training programs covering web, mobile, or API automation.