QA Engineer

Job Description
Company Description
is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.

Job Summary
We're seeking a
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
with a strong background in both manual and automation testing to join a fast-paced development team. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented QA professional with experience in end-to-end testing — from requirement analysis to test planning, execution, and reporting.

As a key member of the QA function, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality releases and excellent product stability by leveraging both manual and automated testing approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies and test cases across both manual and automation scopes
• Help define and evolve our QA approach, processes, and best practices to ensure optimal quality standards
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and ensure test coverage
• Set up, maintain, and improve automation test frameworks and pipelines
• Conduct comprehensive database testing including DDL operations, indexes, triggers, and identifying edge cases such as boundary conditions and constraint violations
• Perform API testing using Postman and write robust validation checks
• Execute functional, integration, regression, risk-based, and exploratory testing
• Document and report defects clearly using JIRA, ensuring accurate tracking and resolution
• Leverage tools like Playwright, Selenium or similar frameworks, and Python to automate web application test scenarios
• Validate structured configuration and test data stored in YAML
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and other Agile ceremonies

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong balance of both manual and automation testing
• Proven experience with JIRA, Postman, and Playwright
• Strong understanding of database testing (DDL, indexes, triggers), API testing, and riskbased testing
• Proficient in Python-based testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest)
• Experience with Selenium or similar UI automation frameworks
• Good understanding of data privacy principles and secure testing practices
• Familiarity with YAML and its use in test configurations or CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative agile team environment

Must be willing to work Monday - Friday 6am - 3pm Manila Time
Must be comfortable working Homebased
Must have reliable internet connection at home
Note: As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on all hired candidates. Please ensure that all required documents are prepared and submitted promptly.

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