QA Frontend Automation Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute manual test cases for the Angular-based frontend SaaS application.
• Develop, maintain, and improve frontend UI and end-to-end test suites using the Playwright and Python-based automation framework.
• Drive improvements in frontend quality, testing strategy, and QA practices for reliable software delivery.
• Support performance testing initiatives.
• Document test results, defects, and processes in Jira and Confluence.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product management, UX, and engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Use modern AI-assisted tools to improve productivity, test quality, and automation development.
• Drive adoption of manual and automated testing methodologies across the frontend development pipeline.

Experience and skills

• Hands-on Playwright experience is required.
• Strong experience designing, developing, and maintaining frontend UI automation and end-to-end test suites.
• Strong understanding of manual testing procedures and test management processes.
• Experience in performance testing.
• Python automation experience is strongly preferred; the framework is based on Playwright and Python.
• Backend automated testing, such as REST API or integration testing, is advantageous but is not the role’s primary focus.

Additional qualifications

• ISTQB certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Jira and Confluence; foundational SQL understanding is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Self-organized, structured, proactive, and curious, with an ownership mindset and drive to deliver high-quality software.
• Candidates must already be residents of the UAE.

Location and working arrangement

• Role location is Abu Dhabi, Masdar City.
• Flexible working hours; working from home up to 40% is available after the probation period.

Company environment

• The company describes an international environment, opportunities for professional and personal development, flexible working hours, and attractive benefits.