Software Development for Automation

Octal Philippines Inc 4

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Mandaluyong, National Capital Region, Philippines on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2026 Last posted March 26, 2026
Job description

We are hiring a Software Development Engineer with strong backend or full-stack development skills who will focus on building and modernizing our test automation frameworks and infrastructure. This is not a QA or tester role. This is a software development position with a focus on tools and architecture that enable scalable, maintainable, and intelligent automation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Rebuild, extend, and maintain custom test automation frameworks used across web and API testing
  • Design and implement reusable libraries and components for use in test infrastructure
  • Work closely with the Technical Test Manager to align development with automation goals
  • Develop tools to improve automation execution, reliability, and reporting
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party solutions including AI-enhanced and low-code automation tools
  • Collaborate with DevOps to implement automation support into CI/CD pipelines
  • Participate in architectural discussions related to automation framework modernization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in software development
  • Strong programming experience in Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., UI, API, or performance testing)
  • Solid understanding of software testing principles, including test design, test strategies, and quality practices
  • Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
  • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms is a plus
  • Experience in building or maintaining automation frameworks is highly preferred
  • Background in eCommerce or large-scale systems is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to work with QA, Development, and DevOps to improve quality systems

Benefits

Competitive Benefits + Allowance

About this role

Summary

Develop, modernize, and integrate test automation frameworks and infrastructure.

Job title

Software Development for Automation

Experience level

6+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Mandaluyong, Philippines; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PythonJavaJavaScripttest automation frameworksCI/CDDockerKubernetes

Preferred skills

AIlow-code automationcloud platformseCommerce

Specializations

test automationframeworksCI/CDAIcloud
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines

On-site City