QA Lead

Posted:
1/1/2026, 3:35:39 PM

Location(s):
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines ⋅ Metro Manila, Philippines

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
QA & Testing ⋅ Software Engineering

QA Automation

 

Important Information

Location: BGC, Taguig 

Experience: 6 years

Job Mode: Contract

Work Mode: Hybrid

                                                                                                                                           

Job Summary

As a QA, you will carry out the day-to-day project activities, plan quality cycles, or tasks related to them, as well as process improvement and product quality assurance.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Attends Automation sprint sessions to align with overall project requirements and direction
  • Lead and manage a team of SDETs, providing technical guidance and support in test automation and non-functional testing
  • Develop and implement test automation frameworks, strategies, and best practices
  • Work closely with the QA Leads and QA Chapter Leads to ensure Test Automation Coverage.
  • Work closely with Tribes to provide feedback on code quality and testability
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize testing efforts and provide timely resolution of identified issues
  • Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools, keeping up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
  • Act as a subject matter expert in non-functional testing and automation, providing guidance and support to the testing team and the broader organization.
  • Communicate testing progress, results, and risks to project stakeholders and management

 

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in software testing or development
  • Strong proficiency in JAVA or JavaScript or a related language (e.g., TypeScript, Python) for test automation
  • Solid experience with Web and API Test Automation
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks
  • Deep understanding of testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and their impact on non-functional testing
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to drive and deliver testing initiatives within schedule and quality requirements.
  • Continuous learning mindset and the willingness to explore new technologies and tools in the field of software testing

Role-specific Requirements

  • Technologies:
    • Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their implications for non-functional testing

 

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. 

 

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.