Senior Automation Engineer

Job Announcement: Senior Automation Engineer

Classification: INTERNAL (Accessible to ADB Management and Staff; may be shared outside ADB with appropriate permission)

Position Title / Designation: Senior Automation Engineer

Location: Local Sourcing (Manila, Philippines)

Contract Type: IDIQ Staff Augmentation

Engagement Duration: One (1) year, subject to extension

Reporting To: Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Lead

About the Role

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for driving end-to-end test automation activities, including automation strategy, framework development, script design, automation execution, maintenance, reporting, and handover activities. Working on the Trade, Supply Chain, and Microfinance (TSCMF) product delivery, the role requires collaboration with Automation Architects, Business Stakeholders, Development teams, and QA teams to deliver scalable and maintainable automation solutions that improve quality, reduce execution effort, and maximize return on investment (ROI).

Scope of Work & Responsibilities

While working on the Trade, Supply Chain, and Microfinance (TSCMF) product delivery, the Senior Automation Engineer will perform the following tasks:

1. Automation Planning & Feasibility:

   • Analyze requirements, user stories, and test cases to identify automation opportunities and define automation scope.

   • Perform automation feasibility assessments and Proofs of Concept (POCs) to recommend optimal automation solutions.

   • Collaborate with Automation Architects and stakeholders to recommend automation strategies, tools, and standards.

     
     

2. Scripting, Execution & Framework Design:

   • Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts and reusable automation components using standard ADB tools (e.g., Datadog).

   • Automate testing across Web/UI, API, Database, Desktop, Cloud, and Enterprise applications.

   • Integrate and execute automation suites within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices.

   • Monitor automation execution, troubleshoot failures, analyze results, and ensure script stability and maintainability.

     
     

3. Defect & Quality Management:

   • Manage test assets, execution results, defect lifecycle, and reporting in Azure DevOps (ADO).

   • Analyze automation metrics, trends, and quality indicators to drive continuous improvement and optimization.

   • Prepare and present automation status reports, dashboards, risks, issues, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

   • Ensure compliance with automation standards, governance processes, and best practices.

     
     

4. Test Closure & Knowledge Transfer:

   • Support test closure activities, knowledge transfer, and Business-As-Usual (BAU) handover of automation assets and documentation.

     
     

5. Manual Testing (As Needed):

   • Prepare test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts.

   • Execute test cases/scripts and document test evidence and results.

     
     

Key Deliverables & Outputs

1. Automation Feasibility Assessment

2. Automated Test Scripts

3. CI/CD Integration Configuration

4. Automation Execution Reports

5. Defect Reports

6. Test Closure Report

7. Knowledge Transfer and Handover Documentation

   
   

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in Test Automation Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Software Testing.

• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with automation tools and platforms such as DataDog, Power Automate, and other industry-leading automation solutions.

• Framework Design: Proven experience in designing, developing, executing, and maintaining enterprise-level test automation frameworks and solutions.

• Methodologies: Experience working in Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and enterprise application environments.

• Domain & Certifications (Advantages):

  • Experience in the Financial Services and Banking domain is an advantage.

  • Certification in automation testing is an advantage.

    
    

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

  
  

Reporting, Coordination & Compliance

• Supervision: Agency Personnel will take instructions from the Manager at the Information Technology Department (ITD) at ADB and work closely with the project team and internal/external stakeholders.

• Additional Duties: Provide any other services required by the team, ADB ITD supervisor, or user unit.

• Contractual Status: This Terms of Reference pertains to a request for staff augmentation services under the IDIQ contract between the Agency and ADB. Agency Personnel provide these services on behalf of the IDIQ Agency and are not considered employees of ADB.

• Policy Compliance: All Agency Personnel must adhere to the latest Annual Agency Personnel Ethical Statement for Contractors Personnel and the Guidelines for ITD IDIQ IT Service Providers, complying with all ADB standards, rules, and policies throughout the delivery of services.