QA Analyst - Automation

About Alaan

Alaan 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 you!

What you'll do

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Java and / or JavaScript frameworks

Implement and enhance Playwright test automation using JavaScript for comprehensive web and API testing

Build and optimize Jenkins CI / CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment

Create comprehensive REST API test automation using appropriate frameworks

Develop mobile automation test suites using Appium for iOS and Android applications

Implement BDD frameworks using Cucumber to bridge technical and business requirements

Monitor test execution results and provide actionable insights on quality metrics

Mentor team members on automation best practices and contribute to QA strategy

Continuously improve test coverage and reduce manual testing efforts across PODs

What we are looking for

3-5 years of test automation experience with strong Java / JavaScript or both.

Hands-on experience with Playwright for web and API automation

Mobile automation using Appium for cross-platform testing

BDD frameworks experience, particularly Cucumber (Java or JavaScript)

Proven expertise in Jenkins pipelines and CI / CD workflows

Strong REST API testing and automation experience

Git version control proficiency

Experience in Agile / Scrum environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Performance testing experience with JMeter

Experience with REST Assured (Java) or Axios / SuperTest (JavaScript)

Fintech or regulated industry experience

What's in it for you

Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up

Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability

Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance

Participate in exciting offsite events

Competitive salary and equity

Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more