Hybrid QA Automation Engineer

at Avvoka

• Job title: QA Automation Engineer
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: RSpec, Ruby, Selenium
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manila, Philippines

About the role

• QA Automation Engineer at Avvoka developing automated tests for backend and frontend systems. Collaborating with developers and QA to enhance system reliability and test quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated test suites for backend and frontend systems
• Use tools like RSpec, Capybara, Selenium, or Playwright to create effective tests
• Ensure strong coverage across core user flows, integrations, and edge cases
• Identify and prioritize gaps in test coverage and system reliability
• Investigate test failures and assist in root cause analysis
• Collaborate closely with developers and QA to triage and resolve issues
• Contribute to defining and evolving Avvoka’s automation testing strategy
• Advocate for testing best practices and efficient test architecture
• Help streamline test execution in our CI/CD pipeline
• Work with product and engineering teams to understand upcoming features and changes
• Participate in planning sessions and provide test estimates and insights
• Engage in peer reviews and share QA knowledge within the team
• Stay up to date with the latest testing tools, frameworks, and practices
• Propose new tools or approaches to improve test quality and speed
• Take part in retrospectives and post-mortems to ensure quality insights are acted on

Requirements

• Hands-on experience writing automated tests using RSpec and Ruby
• Strong understanding of test-driven development and clean, maintainable code
• Experience testing modern web applications with a strong QA mindset
• Familiarity with frontend testing tools (e.g., Capybara, Selenium, Playwright)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or CircleCI

Benefits

• Remote-first working policy – employees are empowered to work from home and come into the office based on role and business requirements
• Home office IT allowance (eligibility criteria apply)
• Annual learning and development budget (eligibility criteria apply)
• Clear pathways for professional development and career growth
• Flexible dress code (role-based requirements apply)
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Right to request flexible working arrangements