Auto QA Tester

  • Vendor / Contractor
  • Full time
  • Hybrid (1206, Manila, NCR, Philippines)
  • Quality Assurance

Department: Quality Assurance

Track: Individual Contributor

Location: Manila/Hybrid

Working Schedule: Typically Mon-Fri, 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (GMT+7) (overlap with UK working hours is preferred)

Contract Type: Indefinite Contractor

Monthly Fee: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Start Date: Flexible (we’d love you to join soon)

About Us

Avvoka is a fast-growing legal technology scale-up specializing in document automation. Our platform helps law firms and in-house teams draft, negotiate, and manage contracts more efficiently. We’re trusted by leading global brands — from Magic Circle law firms like AO Shearman to global franchises like HBO. — and have supported everything from billion-dollar transactions to international franchise deals.

We’re growing quickly, evolving from a bootstrapped start-up to scale-up, with 60% growth in headcount and over 70% organic revenue growth in the past year - so come join us on building a culture that’s innovative, collaborative, and inclusive.

Who You Are

You're a quality-first software tester with a passion for ensuring reliable, bug-free experiences. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about writing automated tests that simulate real-world user journeys. You’re comfortable working with Ruby-based testing frameworks like RSpec and Capybara, and you enjoy collaborating with developers to anticipate and eliminate issues before they reach users. You want to be part of a team that values ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automated Test Development

  • Design, build, and maintain automated test suites for backend and frontend systems

  • Use tools like RSpec, Capybara, Selenium, or Playwright to create effective tests

  • Ensure strong coverage across core user flows, integrations, and edge cases

2. Quality Assurance

  • Identify and prioritise gaps in test coverage and system reliability

  • Investigate test failures and assist in root cause analysis

  • Collaborate closely with developers and QA to triage and resolve issues

3. Testing Strategy and Process Improvement

  • Contribute to defining and evolving Avvoka’s automation testing strategy

  • Advocate for testing best practices and efficient test architecture

  • Help streamline test execution in our CI/CD pipeline

4. Team Collaboration

  • Work with product and engineering teams to understand upcoming features and changes

  • Participate in planning sessions and provide test estimates and insights

  • Engage in peer reviews and share QA knowledge within the team

5. Continuous Learning and Innovation

  • Stay up to date with the latest testing tools, frameworks, and practices

  • Propose new tools or approaches to improve test quality and speed

  • Take part in retrospectives and post-mortems to ensure quality insights are acted on

Person Specification

The ideal candidate could have:

  • Hands-on experience writing automated tests using RSpec and Ruby

  • Strong understanding of test-driven development and clean, maintainable code

  • Experience testing modern web applications with a strong QA mindset

The desirable candidate could have:

  • Familiarity with frontend testing tools (e.g., Capybara, Selenium, Playwright)

  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or CircleCI

In addition to the technical and professional skills, there are certain core attributes we value across all roles:

  • Adaptability in dynamically evolving settings

  • A proactive, solution-focused mindset with ownership

  • A collaborative spirit, supporting and mentoring others

💡 If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway — you might be just the candidate we’re looking for.

Benefits

  • Remote-first working policy – employees are empowered to work from home and come into the office based on role and business requirements

  • Home office IT allowance (eligibility criteria apply)

  • Annual learning and development budget (eligibility criteria apply)

  • Clear pathways for professional development and career growth

  • Flexible dress code (role-based requirements apply)

  • 25 days annual leave + public holidays

  • Right to request flexible working arrangements

Why Join Us?

At Avvoka, you'll join a considerate, innovative & inclusive team every voice matters, and you'll be empowered to make a real impact. With ample opportunities for professional development, career progression, and a range of employee benefits, Avvoka is the place to grow your career while making a difference in the legal world.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity, committing to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups. We’re also happy to provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application process.