# Software Development for Automation

**Company:** [Octal Philippines Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pjCj2GuMbLiToVCHigAygz.md)
**Location:** Mandaluyong, Philippines
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## 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