QA Automation Engineer (Web & API Automation)

Dicetek LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC is seeking a hands-on QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript) and API automation to help deliver reliable and secure digital banking experiences. You will design automation frameworks from scratch and build comprehensive API suites (REST/GraphQL) with AI-driven testing features, performance and security checks embedded in CI/CD pipelines.

Collaborate with Product, Development, DevOps, SRE and Business teams to define test strategies, establish

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of QA Automation experience with Web & API focus.
• Strong hands-on Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest for Web/API testing.
• Programming proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Python.
• Experience designing automation frameworks from scratch.

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 and intelligent test generation.
• Conduct performance testing with K6, Gatling, or JMeter and identify bottlenecks.
• Embed security and resilience checks within CI/CD with DevSecOps and SRE.
• Run automation tests on cloud platforms (BrowserStack/LambdaTest) for cross‑browser validation.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Collaborate with Product/Dev/DevOps/Business to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Generate detailed test dashboards and analytics reports for visibility.

Education

Bachelor's / Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Rest Assured

Pytest

Job description

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.