Total 5 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Pasig, National Capital Region

Companies have increasingly been relying on market insights to make informed decisions and our role at NIQ has evolved into us being information scientists -predicting the ‘What's Next’ for our clients, in order for them to grow, stay relevant in the present, and for the future. Our behavioral researchers in NIQ’s Consumer Insights team tackle our clients’ issues by unlocking the why and the how, while our data researchers identify key clients' priorities quantitatively by applying data science techniques to the survey and other big data sources.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and building an accurate, complete, up-to-date understanding of the market with insightful data and intelligence
• Accountable for analyses, charting, and performing quality checks for analytic reports
• Assisting in developing analytical solutions, consumer insight recommendations, and developing questionnaires aligned with client goals and needs
• Assisting in preparation of proposals and credential presentations
• Ensuring timely and quality deliverables and services to clients
• Providing administrative and operational support in research projects
• Collaborating with the various internal teams for research projects

A Little Bit About You

You will play an essential role in managing research projects from start to finish, supporting the Manager on research design, analysis, reporting through to presenting findings to clients. We will arm you with the best in market research skills and capabilities, through on the job coaching and structured training. You will also be given access to our full range of data and analytics solutions. Whilst we love surveys, we also have plenty of other data to quench your curiosity and wow your clients.

Apt Resources, a leading consultancy firm, is currently seeking a Research and Analysis Assistant to join our team. As a Research and Analysis Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our consultants by conducting research, analyzing data, and preparing reports. This position requires strong research and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on specific industries, markets, and trends to gather relevant data and information.
• Collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from various sources.
• Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis on data and providing insights.
• Preparing reports and presentations based on research findings.
• Assisting consultants in project coordination and management.
• Monitoring and tracking industry news and competitor activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases of research materials.
• Supporting the team in any other research and analysis-related tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in using research tools and databases.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in a research or analysis role is a plus.

TBD

The Senior Software Engineer develops, implements, and maintains software solutions that enable business operations to realize company goals & objectives. The incumbent performs analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing, and support of software applications.  May be assigned to develop new applications/systems, enhance/upgrade existing systems or provide production support.  He/she works independently on moderately complex projects, receiving only general direction. May provide assistance and direction to less experienced peers.

• Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to accurately capture stakeholder requests and system specifications and translate them into engineering artifacts, which typically include design specifications, source code, test scripts and test results.
• Coordinates with software architects and Software engineer IVs to ensure that the engineering realization is in accordance with Enterprise Architecture principles and software development best practices.
• As part of Agile teams, completes software development work which includes application design, coding, code review and testing. Keeps Agile team and APM apprised of project status.
• Offers suggestions to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve project and program objectives.
• Manages engineering risks by proactively tracking and communicating issues, and devising methods to mitigating them.
• Liaises with other project and program areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
• Supports business units in the resolution of in-depth user questions and issues following production support process and SLA’s.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technology and software engineering standards, practices and tools.
• Provides input to APM/DPM in creation of Product Roadmap, High Level Estimates
• Collaborates with IT management to define and develop documentation & engineering artifact standards, guidelines, processes, and templates.

The QA Engineer executes manual and automated testing by writing scripts and creating automation scenarios for repeated execution. Using different automation tools, the QA Engineer will design, test, and deploy effective test automation solutions.

• Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to document and plan test cases for regression, Integration, and automation test plans and test cases.
• Writes test automation scripts (i.e. Python, Java, Java script, C# etc.)
• Troubleshoots existing automation and optimizes the automation framework.
• Supports functional validation and sprint activities.
• Communicates with development teams, other product teams, and management to ensure proper test coverage of existing and new features and functionality.
• Build upon an existing framework to develop & execute automated test plans against developed features. Identify and report defects, work with team to resolve.
• Continuous improvement of automation framework and workflow processes, keep solutions up to date with latest technologies.
• Lead scrum test teams by example - encourage collaboration, contribution, and commitment to the teams’ shared goals.
• Guide and mentor junior team members on latest trends in automation.

The QA Engineer executes manual and automated testing by writing scripts and creating automation scenarios for repeated execution. Using different automation tools, the QA Engineer will design, test, and deploy effective test automation solutions.

• Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to document and plan test cases for regression, Integration, and automation test plans and test cases.
• Writes test automation scripts (i.e. Python, Java, Java script, C# etc.)
• Troubleshoots existing automation and optimizes the automation framework.
• Supports functional validation and sprint activities.
• Communicates with development teams, other product teams, and management to ensure proper test coverage of existing and new features and functionality.
• Build upon an existing framework to develop & execute automated test plans against developed features. Identify and report defects, work with team to resolve.
• Continuous improvement of automation framework and workflow processes, keep solutions up to date with latest technologies.
• Lead scrum test teams by example - encourage collaboration, contribution, and commitment to the teams’ shared goals.
• Guide and mentor junior team members on latest trends in automation.