Senior QA Automation Engineer (SDET) (MNL Talent Pooling Only)
4impact • Philippines
Role & seniority: Senior QA Automation Engineer; experienced contractor (6+ years in QA automation)
Stack/tools: Selenium; scripting in Java or Python; API testing and automation frameworks; Jira; Confluence; Agile practices; exposure to AI-assisted testing; optional: performance testing tools, cloud environments (AWS), microservices, Apache Kafka (nice-to-have)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to ensure software quality and reliability
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Collaborate with developers and product teams to validate functionality across UI, API, and end-to-end flows
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Conduct functional, integration, regression, reliability/failover, and data validation testing; contribute to test strategy and tooling
Must-have skills
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6+ years in QA automation
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Selenium with Java or Python scripting
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Strong API testing and automation framework experience
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Functional, integration, end-to-end, regression, and data validation testing
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Experience with Jira/Confluence; Agile practices; strong problem-solving and communication
Nice-to-haves
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ISTQB certification or equivalent
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Performance testing tools experience; cloud environments (AWS)
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Microservices experience; familiarity with Apache Kafka
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Location & work type: Manila, Philippines; Day-Shift engagements targeting Australian projects; talent-pool/contract-based opportunities throughout 2026
Full Description
Be a part of a curated group of 'Day-Shift' professional technology contractors
By joining the 4impact Manila Workforce Solutions talent pool, your skills and experience will be role-matched to any live 'Day-Shift' Australian based projects we have in the pipeline.
Why we are talent pooling right now
To connect with experienced technology professionals who want to be part of impactful Australian projects now, and in 2026 To streamline the recruitment process and gain a 'speed to market' advantage by having a curated group of pre-qualified tech-talent
Why you should join our 'Day-Shift' talent pool
Early consideration for upcoming 'Day-Shift' Australian project roles now and throughout 2026 Opportunities to work on enterprise-scale projects with leading organisations Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and integration platforms
About The Role
We are currently pooling for experienced and detail-oriented Senior QA Automation Engineers to join our team and ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts, collaborating closely with developers and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Core Skills & Qualifications
Has 6 or more years of experience with QA Automation Hands-on experience with Selenium and scripting in Java or Python Strong knowledge of API testing and automation frameworks Strong background with Functional Testing, Integration testing, End-to-end testing, Regression testing, Reliability and failover testing, Data validation testing Familiarity with applying AI usage in testing processes Experience in using Jira and Confluence Solid understanding of Agile development practices Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
ISTQB certification or equivalent Experience with performance testing tools and cloud environments Experience AWS and microservices architecture Familiarity and/or experience with Apache Kafka is a plus but not required
