Sr. Manual QA (API & SQL | Basic Automation)

About Us:

GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT Consulting Services company with headquarters in Singapore and two delivery centers in the Philippines.

Position: Sr. Manual QA (API & SQL | Basic Automation) 

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality software and ensuring exceptional user experiences? Do you enjoy uncovering issues before customers do and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable applications? If you have strong experience in manual testing, API validation, SQL, and exposure to automation, we'd love to have you on our QA team. Apply now!

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Software QA / Manual Testing
• At least 1 year of experience in E-commerce , particularly with checkout and payment systems
• Strong experience in UI/Web Application Testing
• Intermediate experience in API Testing using Postman, Swagger, or equivalent tools
• Basic knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing
• Experience creating Master Test Plans , test strategies, test cases, RTMs, and test reports
• Solid understanding of test design techniques, QA methodologies, and SDLC (Agile & Waterfall)
• At least trained in Automation Testing with basic automation exposure
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Good to Have:

• ISTQB Certification
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, financial services, or other enterprise business domains
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior QA Analysts
• Familiarity with CMMI standards and QA process improvements
• Exposure to automation frameworks and collaboration with Automation QA teams

Job Roles & Responsibilities

Manual Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases and test scripts
• Perform Functional, System, Integration, Regression, and UI/Web Application Testing
• Conduct API testing and validate backend data using SQL queries
• Create Master Test Plans, test strategies, RTMs, and test effort estimates
• Prepare test environments and test data required for execution
• Identify, document, reproduce, and verify software defects
• Ensure software releases meet business and functional requirements through comprehensive testing
• Prepare Test Summary Reports and Acceptance Test Certificates

Process & Improvement:

• Follow SDLC, CMMI standards, and QA best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Participate in peer reviews of requirements, RTMs, test cases, and testing deliverables
• Analyze testing results and recommend quality improvements
• Collaborate with Automation QA Engineers to identify automation opportunities
• Execute and maintain automated test cases when applicable
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and standards

Reporting & Support:

• Execute manual test cases and report testing progress
• Validate defect fixes through regression and functional testing
• Prepare testing documentation, reports, and effort estimates
• Ensure testing deliverables are completed within project timelines

Administrative & Teamwork:

• Log testing activities and project updates using ATLAS or other project management tools
• Ensure compliance with organizational QA standards and processes
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and support teams
• Mentor junior QA Analysts and provide guidance when needed
• Continuously enhance QA knowledge by staying current with industry trends, testing tools, and emerging technologies
• Support changing project priorities and perform other duties assigned by management

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities to grow your career.
• Be part of a collaborative team where your work is valued and innovation is encouraged.
• Work in a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and personal growth.

How to Apply:

You may click "Apply for this job" button or you may send your updated resume to View email address on jobs.geco.asia