Senior API x Automation Test Engineer
Job Description
ERNI is a fast-growing Software Development company headquartered and founded in Switzerland in 1994, with more than 800 employees. We are highly specialized in IT & software engineering to enable and deliver innovation in process and technology. Our first service center in Asia Pacific is in Metro Manila (Mandaluyong) from where we provide our service to Europe, APAC incl. our local market Philippines, and USA regions. We are now geared towards expansion and are looking for highly motivated joiners.
WHY ERNI is the best place to call HOME? 🏡
🤩 At ERNI, this is how we can support you; ALL company PERKS AND BENEFITS take effect UPON HIRING!
Contract: there is always a project and opportunity for you.
Personal Development and Travel Opportunities outside the Philippines.
Baby Basket – to welcome your newborn to the ERNI family.
Fruit Basket – boost of vitamins during hospitalization.
Free snacks and coffee in the office
🔐 UNLOCKING NEW DOORS OF GROWTH & OPPORTUNITIES
Free Training with Certifications: Grow with us through technical and non-technical training.
Challenging Projects: ERNI is dedicated to developing high-quality software in complex technical environments such as MedTech, Industry, Finance, and Transportation. Have the chance to participate in various technically challenging projects amongst passionate and skilled colleagues.
Employee Welfare: You will be guided by a group of people who will guide and support you to have the right tools and mindset.
Promotions & Recognition: From the very first day, we offer you a way to learn and develop yourself in our company. Your colleagues and superiors consistently recognize and appreciate all efforts, making you feel satisfied with your achievements.
Communication: You will find transparency, honesty, and open communication in our working culture. we value suggestions, opinions, and feedback from all employees.
⏱ FLEXIBILITY
Hybrid Set-Up: We are combining both remote work and in-person work. The hybrid setup will allow you to reduce commuting time and have a more flexible work schedule. This will help you to manage better your work-life balance.
🎉 EVENTS:
We provide many opportunities to connect and build relationships. We are learning, growing, and celebrating achievements together. You will experience a wide range of different exciting activities. What to expect? Leisure Events, Summer Events, Family Events, Social Events, and Year-End Events.
👋 What are our wishes?
Technical Knowledge
Experience in preparing test strategies/test plans, designing test cases/test scenarios, and executing tests.
Experience in systems integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
Experience in test tracking, reviews, and audits.
Experience with issues management.
Knowledge of Agile methodology.
Knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies.
Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Exposure/experience in test automation.
Soft Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills (including technical documentation).
Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment.
Highly coachable, fast learner, punctual, and dedicated. Tools/Software.
Good knowledge and working experience of Azure DevOps. Certification (nice to have)
Agile/Scrum certifications (e.g., CSM, PSM) or equivalent certifications.
ISTQB or equivalent QA/testing certifications or similar.
💼 How can you contribute to the team?
Test Planning & Design (Execution-Focused):
Review user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows; clarify requirements with BA/PO/Developers and align with the Lead QA/Senior QA on scope and priorities
Create, update, and maintain assigned test scenarios and test cases for SIT, UAT support, and regression based on standards/templates.
Contribute to test data preparation and validate environment readiness (access, roles, configurations) to ensure tests can proceed.
2. Test Execution & Defect Management:
Execute test cases, record outcomes, and capture complete evidence (screenshots/logs) in accordance with QA standards.
Log, track, and manage defects in Azure DevOps (ADO), including clear reproduction steps and expected vs. actual results; follow through until closure.
Perform re-testing and regression testing on impacted areas; highlight recurring defects, suspected root causes, and risk areas to the Lead QA/Senior QA
3. Test Automation & Scripting
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and integration testing.
Build and enhance test automation frameworks using tools.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
Perform API testing and validation using scripting tools.
Utilize SQL/scripts for backend validation and data verification.
Analyze test execution results and optimize automation coverage.
4. UAT Support & Release Readiness (Support):
Support preparation of UAT packs (test steps, data, access guidance) and assist business testers in executing and documenting results.
Assist with tracking UAT progress and defects, and provide inputs to release readiness discussions as requested.
5. Reporting, Documentation & Compliance:
Provide regular status updates on execution progress, blockers, and defect trends to the Lead QA/Senior QA and project stakeholders.
Maintain traceability and test artifacts (test cases, results, evidence) to support audit/quality requirements.
6. Continuous Improvement:
Identify gaps in test coverage and suggest improvements to test cases, checklists, and reusable regression assets.
Contribute to automation enablement by keeping test cases stable and automation-ready; collaborate with the team on opportunities as assigned.
Other responsibilities may be asked of the person as needed.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid, requiring contractors to report onsite three times a week. If the user unit requires contractors to report to HQ for more than 3 days, compliance is mandatory.
Work Schedule is from 8:00AM – 5:00PM Manila Time.