QA Automation Engineer - Playwright (API & Web) (m/f/d)

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in the UAE is seeking a QA Automation Engineer - Playwright to enhance its web and API testing capabilities. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of QA automation experience, focusing on Playwright for web automation, as well as API testing and TypeScript proficiency. This role involves designing automated test scripts, collaborating with development teams, and executing functional and regression testing to ensure high quality in software development.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in QA automation.
• Strong expertise in Playwright for web automation.
• Experience with API testing including REST and JSON/XML.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test scripts for REST APIs.
• Create and maintain test automation suites using Playwright.
• Write tests in TypeScript following best practices.

Skills

QA automation experience

Playwright for web automation

API testing (REST, JSON/XML)

TypeScript proficiency

Git knowledge

CI/CD knowledge

Agile/Scrum familiarity

Tools

Playwright

PowerWeb

Selenium

Job description

A leading financial services organization in the Middle East, recognized for its digital-first approach and commitment to operational excellence, is currently seeking a QA Automation Engineer - Playwright (API & Web) to strengthen its web and API testing capabilities.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Experience: 5-6 years

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test scripts for REST APIs
• Create and maintain test automation suites using Playwright
• Write tests in TypeScript following best practices
• Collaborate with development teams on test strategies
• Execute functional and regression testing
• Identify and document defects throughout the lifecycle
• Support CI/CD pipeline automation

Required Skills

• 5-6 years of QA automation experience
• Strong expertise with Playwright for web automation
• API testing experience (REST, JSON/XML)
• TypeScript or similar programming language proficiency
• Experience with PowerWeb or similar tools
• Git and CI/CD knowledge
• Agile/Scrum familiarity

Desired

• Banking industry experience
• Performance testing knowledge
• Selenium experience

Halian Group

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

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