Software Development for Automation
Octal Philippines Inc.
Posted: March 25, 2026
Interested in this position?
Create a free account to apply with AI-powered matching
Quick Summary
We are seeking a skilled Software Development Engineer with expertise in building and maintaining custom test automation frameworks and infrastructure, and are looking for a team member with a strong focus on scalability, maintainability, and intelligent automation.
Required Skills
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