Senior QA Automation Engineer

Softana; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial growth

Global relocation

Health insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Softana, a product development company in Ras Al Khaimah, seeks a QA Automation Engineer to design and maintain end-to-end tests using TypeScript and Playwright. You will work closely with developers across the lifecycle to ensure robust test coverage in a modern stack.

The role emphasizes shift-left testing, framework development, and strong collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of test automation experience, proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, and

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in test automation for product/platform teams
• Proficient in TypeScript/JavaScript for test code
• Experience writing E2E tests near application code in monorepos
• Collaborates with Backend/Frontend/DevOps throughout feature lifecycle
• Familiar with modern E2E frameworks (Playwright or equivalent) and testing principles
• Experience with REST API testing, data validation, and system-level testing
• Designs mocks/stubs/test doubles to ensure stable tests
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/Jenkins/GitHub Actions) and test observability

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated tests in TypeScript
• Collaborate with developers through the feature lifecycle and defect resolution
• Define test strategies at feature and system levels
• Contribute to automation framework development and improvements
• Decide on mocks, stubs, or real integrations based on testing goals
• Ensure tests are reliable and CI/CD friendly
• Participate in code reviews for test and application code
• Provide rapid, clear feedback on quality to the team
• Promote built-in quality and continuous testing improvements across the team

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

End-to-end testing

Monorepo testing

CI/CD

Test frameworks

API testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Tools

Playwright

Docker

Job description

Softana is a product development company based in Ras Al-Khaimah. We care about people who’ll use our products. That’s why we make our software flexible and human- friendly.

What we do:

Product development - developing end-to-end web and mobile applications and platforms.

System integration - connecting software, CRMs, and other tools

After - launch support - performing ongoing monitoring, security updates, or scaling.

Are you an experienced QA Automation Engineer passionate about shifting testing left and building robust frameworks alongside application code?

Join a high-performing cross-functional team where you will drive quality across modern tech stacks using TypeScript and Playwright. If you thrive in collaborative environments and want to elevate testing strategies for complex platforms, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated tests in TypeScript, developed and maintained alongside the application code


• Collaborate closely with developers throughout the feature lifecycle, including design, implementation, and defect resolution


• Participate in defining test strategies at both feature and system levels


• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the automation testing framework


• Make informed decisions on the appropriate use of mocks, stubs, or real integrations depending on testing goals


• Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and suitable for execution in CI/CD pipelines


• Participate in code reviews for test code and, when appropriate, application code


• Provide fast, clear, and actionable feedback on quality and defects to the development team


• Promote a built-in quality mindset and continuous improvement of testing practices across the team

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in test automation within product or platform teams


• Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript / JavaScript


• Experience writing end-to-end tests alongside application code (near-code / monorepo approach)


• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams with close collaboration with Backend, Frontend, and DevOps engineers


• Practical experience with modern E2E testing frameworks (Playwright or equivalent)


• Strong understanding of testing principles and strategies, including the test pyramid, shift-left approach, and contract testing


• Experience with REST API testing, data validation, and system-level testing


• Ability to design and implement mocks, stubs, and other test doubles to ensure stable and isolated tests


• Solid understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming concepts as applied to test code and frameworks


• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)


• Familiarity with test observability and reporting tools (e.g., Allure, TestOps, CI-based reporting)


• Strong communication skills with the ability to actively participate in technical discussions and challenge requirements constructively


• Fluent English

Nice to Have

• Experience writing and maintaining integration tests (service-to-service, contract-based testing)


• Experience contributing to the design and evolution of test automation frameworks


• Practical knowledge of Docker and test environment configuration


• Experience testing GraphQL APIs


• Experience with distributed systems or high-load platforms


• Experience in non-functional testing, including performance, reliability, and resilience testing

What’s in It for You

• Financial Growth: Highly competitive remuneration with structured annual salary reviews.


• Global Mobility: A comprehensive relocation package including flights, up to 2 weeks of hotel accommodation, and full visa support for you and your family.


• Work-Life Balance: 22 days of paid annual leave plus an additional 6 fully paid sick days to ensure you rest and recharge.


• Health&Wellness: Private medical insurance