Senior Automation Engineer - UI & API | Playwright | Selenium

About CodeNinja

CodeNinja is a next-generation technology consulting firm specialising in AI-powered transformation, enterprise software delivery, and Quality Engineering. Headquartered in the Gulf region and operating across the MENA, South Asia, and global markets, CodeNinja partners with Tier-1 banks, government entities, and large enterprises to design, build, and run mission-critical technology programs.

With deep expertise in QA transformation, test automation, DevOps modernisation, and AI/ML engineering, CodeNinja's teams combine global delivery standards with in-market contextual knowledge — ensuring outcomes that are compliant, scalable, and commercially aligned with client objectives.

For the Client's Test Management Enablement & Automation engagement, CodeNinja brings a dedicated 12-person specialist team spanning Test Management, Automation Engineering, AI/ML, and Performance Testing — all governed under a structured 20-week program delivery framework.

About the Role

The Senior Automation Engineer (Onsite) is responsible for developing and maintaining UI and API test scripts with direct access to the Client's SIT/UAT environments. As the automation execution anchor on the ground, this role coordinates closely with the Client's QA teams for environment access, test data, and defect triage during active SIT/UAT cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated test scripts for UI (Playwright/Selenium) and API (REST Assured) layers with direct the Client's environment access.
• Build and maintain reusable Page Object Model libraries and data-driven test components.
• Execute regression, smoke, and risk-based selective test suites onsite across SIT and UAT environments.
• Coordinate directly with the Client's QA teams for environment access, test data conditioning, and defect triage.
• Integrate automation scripts into Jenkins/GitLab CI/CD pipelines with quality gate enforcement.
• Lead onsite execution of complex end-to-end and cross-system automated scenarios requiring direct the Client's network access.
• Participate in peer code reviews, enforce automation coding standards, and mentor the Client's team members on automation best practices.
• Debug test failures onsite with access to application logs, monitoring tools, and the Client's infrastructure.

Requirements

• 
  7+ years of hands-on automation engineering experience.
• Expert in Playwright and/or Selenium WebDriver (Java or JavaScript).
• Strong API automation skills with REST Assured or equivalent.
• Experience with Page Object Model, data-driven testing, and centralised configuration patterns.
• Proficiency with Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD integration for automated test execution.
• Familiarity with Allure or similar reporting frameworks.
• Experience automating banking or financial services applications is a strong advantage.
• Onsite presence in Riyadh required (Sun–Thu, KSA business hours).
• Preferred Certifications: ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst, Playwright Certified, Selenium Certified.

Why Join CodeNinja?

• Work on high-impact, flagship banking transformation programs with a Tier-1 Saudi financial institution.
• Be part of a team that's shaping the future of AI-enabled test automation in the MENA region.
• Collaborate with world-class QA professionals across onsite and offsite delivery models.
• Access to continuous upskilling — certifications, AI/ML tooling, and emerging QA methodologies.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and career progression pathways.
• A culture that values technical excellence, ownership, and innovation without bureaucracy.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role at the time of posting. It is not exhaustive and may evolve in line with business needs and project requirements. CodeNinja reserves the right to modify role scope as the engagement progresses.

All candidates will be subject to standard background verification. Onsite positions require compliance with the client's site access, security, and NDA policies. CodeNinja is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.