Software Engineer (Node.js + Testing) Contract

Job Title: Software Engineer (Node.js + Testing)
Duration: 12-Months (Extendable Contract | Long-Term on Marc Ellis Payroll)
Location: Onsite – Dubai, UAE

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Node.js Developer with Automation Testing experience who has coding and automation
testing experience in JavaScript technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in
Node.js, TypeScript, automation testing using Playwright, Cucumber, Appium, or Selenium, and expertise in
building scalable and highly available RESTful APIs/Microservices.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree/Postgraduate in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Node.js development and automation testing.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with TypeScript.

Development Skills:

• Strong knowledge in Node.js for developing scalable RESTful APIs/Microservices.
• Practical experience with GraphQL.
• Exposure to API gateway integrations (e.g., 3Scale).
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms such as OAuth, JWT, and Single-Sign-On (SSO).
• Experience with task/message queues such as AWS, Azure, Pushpin, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and troubleshooting distributed services.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Testing & Automation Skills:

• Experience in Automation Testing Techniques and Tools such as Playwright, Cucumber, Appium, Selenium or Cypress.
• Ability to create end-to-end automation test suites using Playwright/Selenium, preferably following a BDD approach.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence teams and share technical expertise.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
• Experience in Agile methodology and technology research.