About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

Our client is a premier digital agency specializing in creating high-impact digital solutions for businesses. They leverage cutting-edge technology, strategic insights, and creative expertise to drive digital transformation for our clients. Their goal is to be the go-to digital partner for all needs, now and in the future.

About the Role

The Sr. QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of web applications through comprehensive manual testing and Playwright-based end-to-end automation. This role identifies and documents defects, performs cross-browser and cross-device testing, automates critical user flows, and integrates tests into CI/CD pipelines. The QA Engineer collaborates closely with developers, designers, project managers, and clients to deliver reliable, high-quality releases while maintaining QA documentation and improving testing processes.

What You'll Do

Manual QA

Test completed work on staging for defects, inconsistencies, and usability issues
Log bugs in Jira with clear reproduction steps and evidence
Flag related side issues, not just task-specific defects
Cross-browser and cross-device testing
Re-verify fixes before client delivery

Test Automation (Playwright / E2E)

Build and maintain E2E test suites in Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) — greenfield, built from scratch
Automate regression tests for critical flows (booking, checkout, sign-in, forms)
Integrate tests into CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
Smoke tests for production releases; visual regression over time

Client Testing Handover

Send QA'd tickets to clients for testing with clear steps
Clarify requirements via Jira ticket comments where needed

Process

Work in Jira within bi-weekly sprints
Keep test plans and QA documentation up to date
Collaborate with developers, designers, and project manager

What You Bring

At least 4 years QA experience with strong manual testing of web applications
Hands-on Playwright E2E automation experience (or strong Cypress/Selenium)
Proficient in TypeScript or JavaScript for test scripts
CI/CD test integration experience (GitHub Actions or similar)
Clear written English for client-facing testing instructions
Self-directed — able to establish processes, not just follow them

Nice to Have

Experience with Booking / e-commerce / payment flow testing
API testing (Postman or automated)
Visual regression tools
Mobile app testing (React Native)
Accessibility testing

Our Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation. Consequently, candidates will engage with an AI Interviewer, supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will support your entire application journey.

Our AI Expectations: While we encourage you to use AI for CV refinement and research, we require that all interviews and assessments be completed through your own authentic effort. The use of real-time AI assistance during interviews or to complete skills tests is strictly prohibited to ensure a fair and genuine evaluation of your capabilities.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

· Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.

· Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.

· Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.

· Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.

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Sr. QA Engineer