XTN-FA42850 | TEST ENGINEER

We are looking for a detail-oriented Test Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems through effective testing strategies, automation, and collaboration in an Agile environment.

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• Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and analyze business and functional requirements, ensuring completeness and testability

• 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, prioritize, and retest defects, ensuring clear and accurate documentation

• Maintain traceability between requirements and test coverage

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

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

Automation and Advanced Testing

• Drive and contribute to automation initiatives, including:

  • Designing and developing automation frameworks

  • Writing and maintaining automated test scripts

  • Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines

• Support performance, API, and integration testing as required

Reporting and Collaboration

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

• Mentor and support Associate Test Engineers and junior team members

• Identify and proactively escalate risks, issues, and blockers

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

• Participate in post-implementation reviews to improve quality outcomes

Core Competencies

Skills and Experience

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Solid understanding of STLC and SDLC, with hands-on experience in Agile environments

• Proven experience working with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

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

• Strong background 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

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis

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

Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results

• Proactive and solution-driven mindset

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

• Comfortable working in Agile environments with iterative releases

Non-negotiable requirements:
Broad testing experience (System, Integration, E2E, UAT)
Solid STLC/SDLC + Agile experience
Hands-on with Jira, Zephyr, Confluence
Strong automation testing + framework development
Programming in JS/TS, Java, Python, or C#
API testing + Postman
SQL + database testing
Experience with SaaS/cloud + eCommerce
3–5+ years in automation testing experience
Strong ownership + ability to work independently
Able to mentor juniors
Hybrid - automation, manual
Nice-to-haves:
WebDriver IO experience (58 candidates PH-wide) - preferred
ISTQB Certification
Experience in retail/eCommerce industries

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