Ric F.
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
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Ric F. B., a seasoned Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), is based in Baguio City, Philippines, and is open to remote opportunities. With over nine years of experience, he has adeptly built automation frameworks and ensured product quality across web, mobile, API, and native application platforms. Proficient in Python, JavaScript, Java, and TypeScript, Ric leverages his deep expertise in Selenium, Playwright, and Appium to design comprehensive test strategies from requirements through CI/CD-integrated execution. His professional journey includes impactful roles at ING Hubs Philippines, WTW, Atos, WeSupport Inc., and Wipro Limited, where he has been instrumental in improving test execution efficiency, expanding test coverage, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. Ric has consistently collaborated with distributed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software at scale, contributing to effective API testing, mobile and native application validation, and comprehensive multi-platform test plans. His educational background in Information Technology from the University of the Cordilleras further complements his technical acumen.
Experience
Test Automation Engineer
ING Hubs Philippines · 2024 — 2026Designed and managed automated UI and API frameworks using Playwright and Selenium for enterprise web applications. Developed automated test suites for UI regression, REST API validation, and integration testing across services. Enhanced test execution efficiency through framework optimization and parallel execution. Integrated automated testing into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality validation. Reviewed feature requirements and technical documents to create effective test strategies and plans in the SDLC. Monitored automation job health, reported defects, and provided status updates to stakeholders.SDET
WTW (Willis Towers Watson) · 2023 — 2024Increased automated UI and API test coverage by authoring tests in Python and JavaScript targeting RESTful APIs and web interfaces. Addressed flaky tests to enhance framework stability and reduce execution time. Collaborated with developers to integrate quality checks early in the development cycle. Contributed to the CI/CD pipeline framework with Jenkins and Git for automated test execution.Automation Test Lead
Atos · 2021 — 2023Directed the automation strategy for a digital onboarding platform. Developed and sustained Selenium-based test frameworks to enhance team efficiency through reusable components. Analyzed product requirements to define test coverage and automation scope. Guided QA engineers on framework usage and best practices. Collaborated with distributed teams to ensure test execution aligned with release schedules.Senior Test Engineer
WeSupport Inc. · 2020 — 2021Executed end-to-end UI and API automated testing across web and mobile platforms using Appium. Developed reusable components and page object models to streamline test authoring. Conducted RESTful API and integration testing to verify system interactions. Enhanced QA processes to reduce critical production incidents and monitored defect status and test coverage metrics.Test Automation Engineer
Wipro Limited · 2017 — 2019Created automation scripts for UI, API, and performance testing using Selenium and Katalon across enterprise web applications. Established and executed regression test suites to maintain release quality. Led proof-of-concept tests for new automation tools and improved automation reliability through debugging and framework refactoring. Worked with development and QA teams to embed automated tests into build pipelines with Jenkins and Git.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyUniversity of the Cordilleras