Automation Architect / Playwright

Position Overview:

Octal Philippines Inc. is on the lookout for an experienced Automation Architect with expertise in Playwright to spearhead our test automation initiatives. In this critical role, you will be tasked with designing, implementing, and optimizing automation frameworks to ensure exceptional quality across our web applications. Your primary focus will be on leveraging Playwright to create reliable and maintainable test suites that enhance our software development lifecycle and ensure rapid delivery and high standards of quality.

As the Automation Architect, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including QA, development, and operations to embed automation best practices into the workflow. Your innovations in automation will significantly impact our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in QA/QE roles, with at least 3 years in a test automation leadership or architect capacity.
• Proven track record of building enterprise-grade test automation frameworks and driving quality strategy.
• Hands-on experience implementing or integrating AI/ML in test automation workflows (e.g., self-healing tests, predictive analytics, test case generation).
• Experience working with eCommerce, SaaS, or large-scale distributed systems is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, JMeter, and REST API testing frameworks.
• Proficient in Python, Java, or JavaScript for scripting and test development.
• Experience using or integrating AI tools for test selection, anomaly detection, and intelligent test data generation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and toolchains (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, containerized environments, and distributed test execution.
• Experience with test management platforms like Zephyr Scale or TestRail.
• Exposure to performance testing and mocking frameworks is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and results-oriented approach.