01Overview
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
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting ideas to senior and executive management .
