Octal Philippines, Inc. | IT Consultancy & Custom Solutions

Test Automation Architect (Playwright / JMeter / Selenium)

The Test Automation Architect will lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks and set quality engineering standards across the organization. This role requires a strong technical background in automation, AI-enhanced testing practices, deep understanding of CI/CD, and a collaborative mindset to influence quality at all stages of development.

You will define automation strategy, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, introduce AI-driven test optimization techniques, and coach teams on quality best practices. As the highest technical authority on QA automation, you are expected to guide teams toward a sustainable and scalable quality approach aligned with business growth.

  • 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.
  • Expertise in automation tools such as Playwright or JMeter or Selenium 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.