Pearl Talent is seeking an Automation QA Engineer to establish, scale, and own the automated quality assurance function for a growing event management SaaS platform. This highly autonomous role involves designing and implementing automated testing strategies across web, Android, and iOS applications to ensure high-confidence releases as the product evolves.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web and mobile applications.
- Define and own long-term test coverage strategy and quality benchmarks.
- Identify high-risk product areas and prioritize automation for maximum impact.
- Balance test reliability, execution speed, and coverage as the platform scales.
- Build and expand automated test suites for modern web applications.
- Implement and evolve mobile automation for Android and iOS platforms.
- Write maintainable, scalable, and reliable automated tests.
- Ensure automated tests provide actionable signal rather than noise.
- Partner closely with engineers to align on testing priorities and coverage gaps.
- Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines where appropriate.
- Consult with engineering teams while owning execution and implementation decisions.
- Perform hands-on manual QA for major releases and high-risk features.
- Quickly learn and navigate applications end-to-end.
- Support comprehensive validation during feature launches.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in QA engineering with strong automation ownership.
- Proven experience building automated test suites from scratch.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar frameworks.
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java for test development.
- Experience testing modern web applications and mobile apps.
- Ability to operate as the sole owner of automation QA.
- Highly independent, proactive, and self-directed work style.
- Strong English communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Nice to Have
- Experience with BrowserStack or similar cross-browser/device platforms.
- Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools.
- Appium experience for mobile automation.
- Accessibility testing experience (WCAG, screen readers, mobile accessibility).
- Experience working in SaaS or product-led startup environments.
Technical Stack
- Playwright, Selenium, Appium
- JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java
- Git, BrowserStack, GitHub Actions
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with engineering partners and a manual QA counterpart.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills.
- Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency.
- Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting.
- Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy.
- Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees.
- Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts.
- Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth.
- Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position. You can work from anywhere, with a preference for candidates located in LATAM (Mexico City, Bogotá, São Paulo, Buenos Aires) or the Philippines (Manila, Cebu, Davao).
At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.




