Senior SDET Test Automation Lead – Java Playwright
- Location: Makati City | ? Dayshift | ? Hybrid Setup
Company: Ascendion
About the Role:
Ascendion is looking for a highly skilled Senior SDET / Test Automation Lead with strong expertise in Java and Playwright to lead the design and execution of test strategies across enterprise-level platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will define automation approaches, develop robust test frameworks, and ensure quality is built into every step of the delivery lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute robust test plans and detailed test cases.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams—development, product, QA—to ensure complete test coverage across the software lifecycle.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Develop, execute, and maintain scalable automated test scripts using Playwright and Java.
- Contribute to or enhance continuous integration (CI) frameworks to support automation pipelines.
- Build reusable automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
- Identify, document, and track bugs; collaborate with developers to ensure resolution.
- Influence test strategy and approach to ensure repeatability and maintainability in automation.
Required Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong experience in Java programming.
- Hands-on expertise in Playwright or Selenium.
- Solid knowledge of SQL, REST APIs, and automation across API/UI layers.
- Functional Testing Expertise:
- Strong foundation in core testing principles across various test types.
- Experience testing Enterprise ERP systems, ETL processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to strategize and drive sustainable automation practices.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-driven and capable of operating independently with minimal guidance.
- Skilled at navigating ambiguous requirements and proactively seeking clarifications.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with an eye for detail and continuous improvement.
Why Join Ascendion?
At Ascendion, we bring innovation and excellence to enterprise digital transformation. We empower our people to lead and grow in an environment that values creativity, autonomy, and collaboration. If you’re passionate about software quality and automation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
- Apply today and be part of a forward-thinking QA team that drives quality at scale!
Work Schedule: Dayshift
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Makati City)