Web QA Automation Engineer | Playwright & API

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 180,000 - 320,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Halian Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer - Web to design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks within a modern technology driven environment.

You will drive API testing, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with Product, Engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable digital experiences using Playwright, TypeScript, and Playwright API Testing.

Qualifications

5-8 years of QA with a strong focus on web automation testing.
Proven expertise in:
QA Automation
Web Application Testing
API Testing
Test Framework Development
Defect Management
Strong hands-on experience with:
Playwright
TypeScript
JavaScript
Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
Experience in test planning, test case design, and defect lifecycle management.
Hands-on experience with REST API testing and automation.
Familiarity with API testing tools and frameworks such as:
Postman
Rest Assured
Playwright API Testing
Strong understanding of automation design patterns including Page Object Model (POM).
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage deliverables with minimal supervision.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience collaborating within cross-functional Agile teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable web automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
Create and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts.
Build and maintain API automation solutions for functional, integration, and regression testing.
Take end-to-end ownership of test automation activities for assigned products and features.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, DevOps Engineers, and business stakeholders to define quality strategies and acceptance criteria.
Partner with UAT teams to support test planning, execution, and validation activities.
Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster release cycles.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects throughout the defect lifecycle.
Perform root cause analysis and work closely with development teams to resolve quality issues.
Generate test execution reports, dashboards, and quality metrics for stakeholder visibility.
Ensure adherence to QA standards, testing methodologies, and best practices.
Continuously improve automation frameworks, test coverage, and quality processes.
Support quality engineering initiatives and contribute to testing strategy discussions.