Senior QA Automation Engineer

Softana is a product development company based in Ras Al-Khaimah. We care about people who'll use our products. That's why we make our software flexible and human- friendly.

What we do:

Product development - developing end-to-end web and mobile applications and platforms.

System integration - connecting software, CRMs, and other tools

After - launch support - performing ongoing monitoring, security updates, or scaling.

Are you an experienced QA Automation Engineer passionate about shifting testing left and building robust frameworks alongside application code?

Join a high-performing cross-functional team where you will drive quality across modern tech stacks usingTypeScript and Playwright . If you thrive in collaborative environments and want to elevate testing strategies for complex platforms, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated tests in TypeScript, developed and maintained alongside the application code
• Collaborate closely with developers throughout the feature lifecycle, including design, implementation, and defect resolution
• Participate in defining test strategies at both feature and system levels
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the automation testing framework
• Make informed decisions on the appropriate use of mocks, stubs, or real integrations depending on testing goals
• Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and suitable for execution in CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in code reviews for test code and, when appropriate, application code
• Provide fast, clear, and actionable feedback on quality and defects to the development team
• Promote a built-in quality mindset and continuous improvement of testing practices across the team

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in test automation within product or platform teams
• Experience writing end-to-end tests alongside application code (near-code / monorepo approach)
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams with close collaboration with Backend, Frontend, and DevOps engineers
• Practical experience with modern E2E testing frameworks (Playwright or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of testing principles and strategies, including the test pyramid, shift-left approach, and contract testing
• Experience with REST API testing, data validation, and system-level testing
• Ability to design and implement mocks, stubs, and other test doubles to ensure stable and isolated tests
• Solid understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming concepts as applied to test code and frameworks
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Familiarity with test observability and reporting tools (e.g., Allure, TestOps, CI-based reporting)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to actively participate in technical discussions and challenge requirements constructively

Nice to Have

• Experience writing and maintaining integration tests (service-to-service, contract-based testing)
• Experience contributing to the design and evolution of test automation frameworks
• Practical knowledge of Docker and test environment configuration
• Experience testing GraphQL APIs
• Experience with distributed systems or high-load platforms
• Experience in non-functional testing, including performance, reliability, and resilience testing

What's in It for You

• Financial Growth: Highly competitive remuneration with structured annual salary reviews.
• Global Mobility: A comprehensive relocation package including flights, up to 2 weeks of hotel accommodation, and full visa support for you and your family.
• Work-Life Balance: 22 days of paid annual leave plus an additional 6 fully paid sick days to ensure you rest and recharge.
• Health&Wellness: Private medical insurance