AC Manila - QA Engineer Manager

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.

• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.

• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.

• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.

• Effectively mentor others.

• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.

• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.

• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Software Engineering team you contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade IT systems. As a Manager you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a unique chance to enhance your leadership skills while motivating and inspiring others to deliver exceptional quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

- Oversee the quality assurance processes for software products

- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers to enhance their skills

- Develop and implement testing strategies to improve product reliability

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues

- Manage project timelines and deliverables to meet client expectations

- Analyze testing results and provide actionable insights for improvements

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team

- Uphold quality standards and compliance with industry regulations

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

- 7 to 11 years of experience in software testing

- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred

- Experience writing automated tests using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright

- Familiarity with test automation frameworks in JavaScript, Python, or Java

- Understanding and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating tests

- Experience with performance testing and load testing

- Applying a learning mindset and taking ownership of development

- Actively listening and communicating clearly

- Gathering information to analyze facts and identify trends