Node.js Software Engineer - Testing

Gsstech Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,710,000 - 6,803,000; Full time

Job summary

Gsstech Group is hiring a Node.js Software Engineer – Testing for a leading bank in the UAE. You will design and run end-to-end automation test suites for scalable RESTful APIs and microservices, leveraging Playwright or Selenium and a BDD approach in an Agile setting.

Requirements include 5+ years in JavaScript with automation testing, 1+ year in TypeScript, and hands-on experience with Playwright, Cucumber, Appium, Selenium, plus Docker/Kubernetes for distributed services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in JavaScript with a strong focus on automation testing.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Appium for automated testing.

Skills

JavaScript

Automation testing

TypeScript

Agile development

BDD approach

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Playwright

Cucumber

Appium

Selenium

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

3Scale API Gateway

JWT/OAuth

Kafka/AWS SQS

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