Automation Tester (Java/Selenium or Python/Playwright)

Position Type: 6 months Contractual

Onsite: Binondo /Taguig/Manila/Makati

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Automation Tester with 5–7 years of software testing experience and strong hands-on expertise in test automation . The ideal candidate should have experience with Katalon Studio , with additional knowledge of Selenium/WebDriver, Java, Python/Playwright, and mobile automation using Appium .

This is a client-facing, onsite role in the Philippines , requiring candidates who are locally based and willing to work onsite in Binondo, Taguig, Manila, or Makati .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Katalon Studio .
• Design and execute automated test suites for regression, smoke, and sanity testing .
• Enhance automation coverage for web and mobile applications .
• Analyze and debug failed automation scripts and resolve flaky or unstable test cases .
• Perform web automation testing and validate application functionality across different scenarios.
• Support mobile automation testing using Appium for Android and/or iOS applications.
• Create and maintain reusable, reliable, and scalable automation scripts.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, business stakeholders, and other project members to identify and resolve defects.
• Execute test cases, document results, report defects, and validate fixes.
• Contribute to improving automation frameworks, testing processes, and overall test coverage.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress, automation results, and identified issues.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Software Testing/QA , with significant hands-on experience in automation testing.
• Strong experience in Automation Testing using tools such as Katalon Studio, Selenium, Java, Python, or Playwright .
• Katalon Studio experience is preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Selenium WebDriver , including locators, XPath, and WebDriver concepts.
• Working knowledge of Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts .
• Experience with Web Automation Testing .
• Exposure to Mobile Automation Testing using Appium , preferably for Android and/or iOS.
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts, test execution, defect management, and regression testing .
• Ability to troubleshoot automation failures and identify the root cause of flaky test cases.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a client-facing environment .

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio .
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java .
• Experience with Python and Playwright .
• Experience with Appium and mobile application testing.
• Knowledge of automation framework development and maintenance.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments .
• Exposure to CI/CD integration and automated test execution pipelines .