Senior QA Automation Engineer - Node.js / TypeScript

We are hiring a Node.js Software Engineer – Testing for one of the leading banks in the UAE, offering an exciting opportunity to work on scalable, enterprise-grade applications within a fast-paced Agile environment.
Education:

• Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in JavaScript with a strong focus on automation testing
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with TypeScript
• Solid experience in Automation Testing Techniques and Tools such as:
• Playwright
• Cucumber
• Appium
• Selenium

Technical Skills:

• Proven expertise in developing and testing scalable, highly available RESTful APIs and microservices using JavaScript technologies
• Ability to create end-to-end automation test suites using Playwright/Selenium, preferably following the BDD approach
• Practical experience with GraphQL
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and hands-on troubleshooting in distributed services
• Working knowledge of containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to API Gateway integrations (e.g., 3Scale)
• Understanding of Single Sign-On (SSO) and token-based authentication (e.g., REST, JWT, OAuth)
• Experience with task/message queues such as AWS SQS, Microsoft Azure Service Bus, Pushpin, or Kafka

Functional Skills:

• Follows best practices in coding, unit testing, security, and documentation
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Strong ability to research and benchmark tools and technologies against industry standards

Soft Skills:

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams on technical decisions, enhancing productivity through deep technical knowledge
• A self-starter who can take ownership and drive results without direct supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting ideas to senior and executive management