QA Automation Engineer (Mobile & API)

Dicetek LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a hands-on QA Automation Engineer based in Abu Dhabi. This role involves designing and developing mobile automation frameworks, building API test suites, and executing tests across Android, iOS, and Huawei platforms.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of QA Automation experience, with strong expertise in Appium and API automation tools such as Rest Assured or Playwright, and proficiency in programming languages like JavaScript, Java, and Python.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of QA Automation experience, with a focus on mobile automation.
• Hands-on expertise in Appium, WebdriverIO, or Maestro.
• Strong API automation experience using Rest Assured, Playwright, or Pytest.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mobile automation frameworks from scratch using Appium, WebdriverIO, or Maestro.
• Build and integrate API test suites for end-to-end mobile validations using Rest Assured, Playwright, or Pytest.
• Execute cross-platform automation on Android, iOS, and Huawei devices through cloud farms.

Skills

Appium

WebdriverIO

Maestro

Rest Assured

Playwright

Pytest

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

Python

Postman

SoapUI

K6

Gatling

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

BrowserStack

LambdaTest

JMeter

Job description

From building intelligent, cross-platform mobile automation frameworks to driving AI-powered mobile quality at scale, you’ll help shape how we deliver seamless, secure, and high-performing mobile experiences for our customers.

About The Role

We’re seeking a hands-on QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in Appium, WebdriverIO, or Maestro, along with API automation experience using Rest Assured, or Pytest, and programming proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, or Python. You’ll work closely with Product, Development, DevOps, SRE, and Business teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure mobile applications across Android, iOS, and Huawei platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mobile automation frameworks from scratch using Appium, WebdriverIO, or Maestro.
• Build and integrate API test suites for end-to-end mobile validations using Rest Assured, Playwright, or Pytest.
• Execute cross-platform automation on Android, iOS, and Huawei devices through cloud farms (BrowserStack / LambdaTest).
• Implement AI-driven testing solutions – self-healing locators, visual validation, and intelligent test selection.
• Conduct performance testing using K6 or Gatling to assess app and backend responsiveness.
• Integrate mobile and API automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) for continuous validation.
• Collaborate with Product, Dev, DevOps, and SRE to align testing with business priorities and release readiness.
• Create and maintain test dashboards and reports for stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of QA Automation experience, with focus on mobile automation.
• Hands‑on expertise in Appium, WebdriverIO, or Maestro.
• Strong API automation experience using Rest Assured, Playwright, or Pytest.
• Programming proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript, Java, or Python.
• Should know how to test APIs using Postman or SoapUI for functional and quick validations.
• Experience executing tests on cloud farms (BrowserStack, LambdaTest).
• Familiarity with AI‑driven testing and self‑healing automation tools.
• Proficiency in performance testing (K6 / Gatling / JMeter).
• Knowledge of mobile security testing and OWASP Mobile Top 10.
• Expertise in CI/CD integration using GitHub Actions and Git‑based workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience testing banking / financial mobile applications.
• Exposure to AI-powered testing and visual validation tools.
• Experience in analysing logs and metrics to identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and ownership‑driven, able to deliver with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to security testing and standards, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry best practices.