Software Engineer in Test (.NET, Playwright)

Key highlights:

• 100% Remote, only open to residents of NCR, Central Luzon, and CALABARZON.
• Gross monthly salary range: ₱130k to ₱200k
• DevOps and/or Test Automation experience required

About Netzwelt

Netzwelt Inc. is a software services company specializing in B2B e-commerce and enterprise platforms for Fortune 500 companies. Our solutions power businesses in over 70 countries.

As we expand in the Philippines, we seek highly motivated engineers to join our team. We are hiring an experienced Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to elevate our software quality through automation and scalable testing strategies.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on end-to-end test automation, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering. At Netzwelt, we work in small, self-directed teams, and our leaders are service-oriented problem-solvers. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to enhance product quality and streamline the testing lifecycle.

You’ll be at the forefront of establishing a software quality engineering practice for a large-scale, Digital Certificate Lifecycle Management Platform that will be used by companies in Europe to secure data-intensive processes that involve user, mobile, and IoT devices. across the continent.

You're a good fit if:

• You have a software developer background. This is not just test automation, it's a developer role that focuses on how code is written to achieve quality requirements.
• You can confidently read, trace, understand, and write C# code without using a debugger.
• You have actual experience reverse engineering existing code.
• You can write shell scripts from scratch to automate operating system tasks
• You live within a 130 Kilometer drive-able distance from the Makati Central Business District.

Technology Stack

• Server-side: Microsoft.NET (ASP.NET Core, Windows Services)
• Client-side: Command line, Angular
• Programming Languages: C#, Javascript/TypeScript, Shell Scripting (Bash & Powershell)
• Database: SQL Server
• Operating System: Windows Server
• Azure DevOps Services

Responsibilities

• Perform deep dives on actual application source code to identify how tests can be written.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing.
• Design and execute automated test scripts using JavaScript or C#
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures and collaborate with developers for fixes.
• Ensure scalability and efficiency of test execution through parallel and distributed testing.
• Conduct API testing with tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI.
• Implement performance test suites using JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, K6, or NBomber
• Attend daily calls with colleagues in Germany during core business hours (3pm to 8pm PHT)

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a software developer
• 3+ years of experience in Test Automation
• Proficiency in programming using Javascript and C#
• Automating operating systems tasks by writing Bash and Powershell scripts
• Experience with modern test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Puppeteer).
• Strong background in API testing and automation.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Project experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, K6, or NBomber)
• Working knowledge of relational databases and writing SQL queries.

Preferred Qualifications

To qualify for the top of the salary range, you must have demonstrable project experience (in the past 90 days) or active certifications on at least 2 of the following preferred experience:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Swarm/Kubernetes) of .NET applications (both Linux and Windows Server containers)
• Knowledge of security testing (OWASP, DAST, SAST tools).
• Expertise in performance engineering and system profiling
• Working experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience integrating with directory services (LDAP, Active Directory)
• ISTQB Test Manager Certified (CTAL-TM)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent Work from home
• Government-mandated benefits (SSS, Philhealth, Pag-Ibig) on day 1
• Premium healthcare insurance coverage for you and one dependent (with Maxicare) upon regularization
• Up to 24 days paid leave credits annually.
• Opportunity for technical growth with professional training and continuing education subsidy
• Work with a young, vibrant, results-oriented team

What it takes to be part of the team?

• You must have an active wired Internet connection subscription (DSL, Fiber, or Cable) with a reputable ISP that has nationwide coverage.
• You must have excellent command of the English language (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing) in a professional setting is absolutely required.
• You must be comfortable working with a globally distributed, multi-cultural and diverse team across different time zones daily.