We have urgent requirement for QA Automation Engineer (Web & API Automation) – Playwright with API Automation Experience Required is required for our banking client in Abu Dhabi, UAE
QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Playwright (TypeScript / JavaScript) and API automation is MUST
Design and develop automation frameworks from scratch using Playwright, Rest Assured, or Pytest is MUST
Experience in performance testing using K6, Gatling, or JMeter is MUST
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 JMeter, identifying 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.
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.
Skills: internet bank,automation,playwright,api