QA Automation Engineer
Join as a QA Automation Engineer working on API and UI automation, improving frameworks, writing automation scripts, and solving real-world testing challenges.
About the Role
We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for a hands-on QA Automation Engineer with experience in automation testing and strong exposure to API automation. This role focuses heavily on writing, maintaining, and improving automation scripts and frameworks. The ideal candidate understands automation concepts and scripting logic — not just automation tools — and is comfortable working with APIs, debugging scripts, and enhancing existing automation solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone at a beginner-to-mid automation level who wants to grow in a highly practical automation-focused environment.
What You'll Do
Write, maintain, and enhance automation scripts
Work extensively with API automation testing
Improve and support existing automation frameworks
Convert manual test cases into automated tests
Debug and troubleshoot automation issues
Execute automated test suites and support defect tracking
Collaborate with QA and development teams to improve test coverage and quality
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements:
Hands-on experience with automation testing (UI and API)
Basic programming/scripting knowledge in Java or similar language
Strong understanding of automation concepts and testing logic
Experience with API automation and API testing workflows
Ability to read, understand, debug, and enhance automation scripts
Understanding of test execution, defect tracking, and QA processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Ability to work methodically and collaboratively within a team environment
Nice to Have:
Experience with Playwright or Selenium
Experience with REST Assured or similar API automation libraries
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Information Technology
- Locations
- Philippines
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Manila. Philippines
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
