We have an urgent requirement for QA Automation Engineer (Web & API Automation) for our banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Playwright (TypeScript / JavaScript) is MUST.
AI/ML-based test analytics is MUST.
API automation suites (REST / GraphQL) is MUST.
Test APIs using Postman or SoapUI is MUST.
Experience in Banking, Fintech Is MUST.
From designing intelligent test frameworks to driving AI-powered automation pipelines, you’ll have the freedom to shape how we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance digital banking experiences for our customers.
About The Role
We’re seeking a hands‑on QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Playwright (TypeScript / JavaScript) and API automation using tools like Rest Assured, Playwright, or Pytest, and programming proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, or Python.
The ideal candidate will also have strong experience in framework design, performance, security, and AI-driven testing, collaborating closely with Product, Development, DevOps, SRE, and Business teams to deliver intelligent, scalable digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest.
- Build comprehensive API automation suites (REST / GraphQL) with schema validation and reusable components.
- Implement AI-driven testing features such as self-healing locators, intelligent test generation, and predictive defect analytics.
- Conduct performance testing using K6, Gatling, or JMeter, identifying bottlenecks and recommending optimizations.
- Partner with DevSecOps and SRE to embed security and resilience checks within CI/CD pipelines.
- Execute automation tests on cloud platforms (BrowserStack / LambdaTest) for cross-browser validation.
- Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous validation.
- Collaborate with Product, Dev, DevOps, and Business teams to define test strategies, quality gates, and acceptance criteria.
- Generate detailed test dashboards and analytics reports for visibility and decision-making.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of QA Automation experience with focus on Web & API automation.
- Strong hands‑on experience with Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest for Web and API automation.
- Programming proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, or Python.
- Should know how to test APIs using Postman or SoapUI for functional and quick validations.
- Proven experience in designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch.
- Solid understanding of API testing, JSON schema validation, and service mocking.
- Exposure to AI-powered or self‑healing automation frameworks.
- Proficiency in performance testing (K6 / Gatling / JMeter).
- Knowledge of application security testing and OWASP Top 10.
- Familiarity with cloud execution farms (BrowserStack / LambdaTest).
- Expertise in CI/CD integration and Dockerized environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in banking, fintech, or digital transformation projects.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-based test analytics and quality insights.
- Experience in analysing logs and metrics to identify root causes and resolve issues.
- Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration skills.
- Self‑driven and ownership-oriented, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Skills: automation,rest,playwright,api
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