Node.js Software Engineer - Testing

GSSTech Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 7,206,000 - 12,970,000; Full time

Job summary

GSSTech Group, on behalf of a leading UAE bank, seeks a Node.js Software Engineer – Testing to build scalable, enterprise-grade applications in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The role emphasizes automation testing, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD, with hands-on work on Playwright, Selenium, GraphQL, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver end-to-end test suites and robust quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in JavaScript with a strong focus on automation testing
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with TypeScript
• Solid experience in Automation Testing Techniques and Tools such as Playwright, Cucumber, Appium, Selenium

Skills

JavaScript

Automation testing

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Microservices

End-to-end automation

GraphQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

API Gateway

SSO / token-based auth

AWS SQS

Azure Service Bus

Kafka

Playwright

Selenium

Cucumber

Appium

Education

Bachelor's or PG in Computer Science

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cucumber

Appium

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS SQS

Azure Service Bus

Pushpin

Kafka

3Scale

Job description

We are hiring a Node.js Software Engineer – Testing for one of the leading banks in the UAE, offering an exciting opportunity to work on scalable, enterprise-grade applications within a fast-paced Agile environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in JavaScript with a strong focus on automation testing


• At least 1 year of hands‑on experience with TypeScript


• Solid experience in Automation Testing Techniques and Tools such as:




• Playwright


• Cucumber


• Appium


• Selenium

Technical Skills:

• Proven expertise in developing and testing scalable, highly available RESTful APIs and microservices using JavaScript technologies


• Ability to create end-to-end automation test suites using Playwright/Selenium, preferably following the BDD approach


• Practical experience with GraphQL


• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and hands‑on troubleshooting in distributed services


• Working knowledge of containerization using Docker and Kubernetes


• Exposure to API Gateway integrations (e.g., 3Scale)


• Understanding of Single Sign-On (SSO) and token‑based authentication (e.g., REST, JWT, OAuth)


• Experience with task/message queues such as AWS SQS, Microsoft Azure Service Bus, Pushpin, or Kafka

Functional Skills:

• Follows best practices in coding, unit testing, security, and documentation


• Experience working in Agile development environments


• Strong ability to research and benchmark tools and technologies against industry standards

Soft Skills:

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams on technical decisions, enhancing productivity through deep technical knowledge


• A self-starter who can take ownership and drive results without direct supervision


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting ideas to senior and executive management