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