Node.js Software Engineer - Testing

• 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