QA Automation Engineer Web & API Automation

Abu Dhabi Tax Free8 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
About the Role 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. 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. • Should have experience in Salesforce CRM. 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. #