Automation Test Engineer | Work From Home | Day Shift | Weekends Off

Build Quality Engineering That Powers Trusted Workforce Compliance

With direct impact on platform reliability, customer trust, and product innovation, this role offers a long-term global career with Emapta, designed for top 1% talent seeking growth, influence, and meaningful work.

• Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 months, with potential extension)
• Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home
• Shift: Day Shift, Weekends Off

• Competitive Salary Package
• Day Shift schedule
• Fixed weekends off
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Test Automation Engineer or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role
• Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright or Selenium
• Solid understanding of web application architectures, including front-end and back-end components
• Experience coaching or mentoring testers in automation practices
• Experience working in a SaaS product environment (preferred)
• Familiarity with compliance, HR technology, or screening industry domains (preferred but not required)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• Proficiency in Playwright, with working knowledge of Cypress or Selenium
• Strong TypeScript or JavaScript programming skills
• Python experience is an advantage
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing and automation
• Proficiency in Git workflows, including branching, pull requests, and code reviews
• Experience using test case management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr
• Comfortable working within Agile delivery teams and participating in sprint ceremonies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate workshops, collaborate with testers, and produce technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Architect and build a Playwright-based automated testing framework for compliance platform products
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for regression, smoke, integration, and API testing scenarios
• Establish reusable page object models, test data strategies, and environment configuration patterns
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing on every build
• Define and implement test reporting and dashboard solutions to improve visibility into test health and coverage

• Design and deliver structured training programs covering Playwright, TypeScript fundamentals, and automation best practices
• Conduct pair-programming sessions and code reviews to strengthen team capability and confidence
• Create framework documentation, contribution standards, onboarding guides, and technical resources
• Transition automation suite ownership to the QA team and ensure long-term sustainability

• Collaborate with development teams to identify testability gaps and promote quality-by-design principles
• Establish test coverage targets and support the team in achieving and maintaining them
• Contribute to defect triage activities and provide testing insights to support engineering decisions
• Recommend and implement improvements to manual testing processes through automation initiatives

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Communicate project progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to engineering leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align automation priorities with product roadmap objectives

About the Client

Their robust, scalable platform empowers organizations with automation, real-time insights, seamless integrations, and intelligent workflows-driving operational excellence, strengthening accountability, and enabling sustained business growth in highly regulated environments.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.

Apply now and experience the difference!