Automation Test Engineer (Wealth Platform) Contract

Role: Automation Test Engineer (Wealth Platform | Node.js & Playwright)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Engagement: Contractual

Duration: 06 Months (Extendable, Long-term with Marc Ellis)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strong Automation Test Engineer to support a Wealth Management digital platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Playwright using JavaScript/TypeScript in a Node.js environment, with proven experience designing scalable automation frameworks and validating complex trading and portfolio workflows within Agile squads.

Education & Experience:

• Degree/Postgraduate in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Automation Testing / QA Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation scripts using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript in a Node.js environment)
• Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks for web-based wealth platforms
• Build and execute end-to-end, functional, regression, and API automation test suites
• Collaborate with developers, QAs, BAs, and product owners in Agile squads
• Ensure high-quality releases through strong defect tracking, triage, and reporting
• Improve automation coverage and maintainability through reusable test design and best practices

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript in a Node.js environment)
• Proven experience designing and executing end-to-end automation test suites
• Experience with API automation testing and backend validation
• Experience implementing BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber using Gherkin syntax)
• Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Git and Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills