QA Analyst

About AlaanAlaan is the SuperCard™ for businesses and the most loved fintech in the Middle East. Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.Alaan provides everything businesses need to manage and control expenses, including the SuperCard™, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards, all in one place.Over 2000 businesses in the UAE and KSA, from startups to enterprises, use Alaan to control spending and save costs.Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups - Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.About the role We are seeking a skilled Automation QA Engineer proficient in Java/JavaScript or both to join our quality engineering team. If you have proven experience in test automation, API testing, and CI/CD pipelines, and are passionate about building robust test automation frameworks for our fintech platform, we want to hear from youWhat you'll doDesign, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Java and/or JavaScript frameworksImplement and enhance Playwright test automation using JavaScript for comprehensive web and API testingBuild and optimize Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deploymentCreate comprehensive REST API test automation using appropriate frameworksDevelop mobile automation test suites using Appium for iOS and Android applicationsImplement BDD frameworks using Cucumber to bridge technical and business requirementsMonitor test execution results and provide actionable insights on quality metricsMentor team members on automation best practices and contribute to QA strategyContinuously improve test coverage and reduce manual testing efforts across PODsWhat we are looking for3-5 years of test automation experience with strong Java/JavaScript or both.Hands-on experience with Playwright for web and API automationMobile automation using Appium for cross-platform testingBDD frameworks experience, particularly Cucumber (Java or JavaScript)Proven expertise in Jenkins pipelines and CI/CD workflowsStrong REST API testing and automation experienceGit version control proficiencyExperience in Agile/Scrum environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsPerformance testing experience with JMeterExperience with REST Assured (Java) or Axios/SuperTest (JavaScript)Fintech or regulated industry experienceWhat's in it for youContribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground upBenefit from a role with significant ownership and accountabilityThrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balanceParticipate in exciting offsite eventsCompetitive salary and equityEnjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more