Automation Engineer
Datawords has developed an innovative value proposition by placing multicultural adaptation and international deployment of digital content at the center of an industrial production process.
By combining linguistic, cultural, technical and web marketing expertise, Datawords has become a global leader in digital localization and content management across all digital channels. Today, Datawords employs nearly 900 people across major hubs in Paris, Brussels, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, New York, Montreal, Mexico, Milan, Barcelona and Luxembourg.
As a fast-growing, multicultural and tech-driven company, Datawords offers a unique opportunity to work with leading international brands and contribute to the future of global digital content.
Come and Join a growing and dynamic Group of Digital Communication Agencies located in both great cities in the Philippines - Makati & Cebu
Office Location: Exportbank Plaza, Makati City
Reporting to: Lead Developer
Individual contributor
Automation Engineer
The Automation Engineer works with the Development Team, Project Managers (PH and Paris), Manila and Cebu members to ensure output alignment with project goals. They also handle development and automation requests with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize web scraping and automation solutions using Python tools such as Playwright, Selenium, BeautifulSoup, and Pandas,
Build scalable scraping systems for retailer and product monitoring, ensuring high data accuracy, reliability, and coverage,
Extract, validate, and monitor product and model data, including automated screenshot capturing across web pages,
Convert scripts and prototypes into robust, production-ready applications,
Design, integrate, and maintain APIs, webhooks, and third-party services to support data workflows and system connectivity,
Develop backend services using PHP and create responsive front-end interfaces using Vue.js and React.js, styled with HTML5, SASS, Bootstrap, and Tailwind CSS,
Support AI-driven automation and contribute to workflow optimization initiatives,
Troubleshoot issues, debug errors, and continuously improve system performance and scraping reliability,
Document technical processes, automation workflows, and system changes for maintainability and knowledge sharing,
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation efficiency and deliver project requirements,
Provide regular updates, including daily reports, and actively manage tasks using tracking and bug-reporting tools (e.g., JIRA, Slack),
Maintain and update internal trackers such as ticket statuses and project requirements,
Participate in training, team meetings, and urgent discussions as required,
- Other related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field,
Experience in Selenium automation, playwright and web scraping,
Has experience of handling responsive & e-commerce websites,
Knowledge of Python, PHP, JavaScript, or similar programming languages,
Understanding of HTML, CSS and dynamic web elements,
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
Ability to manage multiple automation tasks independently,
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
Strong experience in automation development using Selenium, Python, PHP, and/or JavaScript, including web scraping and workflow automation solutions,
Proven ability to analyze, optimize, and automate business processes, leveraging AI-assisted automation technologies to improve efficiency and scalability,
Hands-on experience with computer vision, debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical challenges in production environments,
Good communication skills,
Team player with collaborative mindset,
Detail-oriented and proactive,
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking,
Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies.
Nice-To-Have
Knowledge of issue tracking tools like JIRA ,
Experience with Google Apps Script or Google scripting,
Familiarity with Computer Vision technologies and image-based automation,
Knowledge of OCR or image recognition tools is an advantage,
Experience with AI-assisted automation solutions,
Basic knowledge in Looker Studio,
Basic knowledge of content management systems,
Familiarity with deployment workflows, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines,
Experience handling large datasets and automation processes.
Work set-up and working hours:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM PHT / 2:30pm - 11:30pm PHT Monday to Friday
- Hybrid Setup
Working at Datawords Philippines, you will enjoy:
- Hybrid setup with hybrid allowance
- Competitive Salary
- Shift incentive
- Health Insurance Policy with Dental, Optical and ComPsych coverage
- Learning opportunities, access to Linkedin Learning courses
- Local and International training/business trip opportunities
- Vacation leave, Sick Leave, Offered Leave, Marriage Leave, Birthday Leave
- Virtual and Onsite Health and Wellness Programs
- Inclusive, Fun and Unique Datawords Culture where EVERYONE MATTERS!
WHO WE ARE
Datawords - International Digital Marketing Powered by Multicultural Technologies.
We see technology from a multicultural point of view, which is why our agency creates and proposes cutting edge solutions and innovations that scale quickly to any market.
We always aim to offer the best multicultural digital experience to our clients, and have acquired several agencies with specific expertise in recent years: Digiprod, an audio-visual production company, Vanksen, a digital strategy company and 87seconds, a creative video agency. In a world driven by disruption, we constantly challenge ourselves to improve our solutions and technology, such as Wezen. We focus both on organic growth and are always on the lookout for interesting acquisitions to complement our existing offering.
Datawords was born out of a vision of communication that transcends all borders to reach the broadest possible audience everywhere across the globe. At the heart of that vision is a mix of technological mastery and communications expertise that drives every aspect of our brand DNA - down to our very name.
Technology may be at the heart of what we do, but people are at the heart of who we are. They are the ones who make Datawords a singular place to work for - and with.
From every corner of the globe, our employees bring not only their local language and culture, but their individual energies, passions and motivations to the job each day. The result is a true melting pot of knowledge, skill and perspective in which solutions are never far away.
As technology advances faster and faster and the world becomes smaller every day, our team is made to change
and grow with the times. Because words and technology are only as meaningful as the people behind them.
Come and Join our Growing and Talented Team at Datawords Philippines!
We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee, whatever their abilities, can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.
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