QA Automation Tester (Web & API Automation)

InnovaziT (A Happiest Minds company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a QA Automation Engineer responsible for designing intelligent test frameworks and AI-powered automation pipelines. This role requires expertise in Playwright, Rest Assured, and API automation, with proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript. Candidates should have 5+ years of QA automation experience and a deep understanding of performance testing and CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA Automation experience focused on Web & API.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest.
• Programming proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation frameworks using Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest.
• Build comprehensive API automation suites with schema validation.
• Conduct performance testing using K6, Gatling, or JMeter.

Skills

QA Automation

Web Automation

API Automation

Playwright

Rest Assured

Pytest

JavaScript

Typescript

Java

Python

Performance Testing

CI/CD Integration

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

Docker

K6

Gatling

JMeter

BrowserStack

LambdaTest

Job description

QA Automation Engineer (Web & API Automation)

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 J 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.

Skills

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.

Warm Regards

Devipriya Gunasekaran

Talent Acquisition Team

Bangalore

Happiest Minds Technologies