Job description
Role Overview This is not a traditional QA or automation role.
This position is for a hands-on full stack engineer who builds features and delivers automated test coverage alongside them .
You will be responsible for embedding test automation within the development lifecycle, ensuring every feature is production-ready with immediate validation.
The goal is to eliminate testing bottlenecks, reduce regression risk, and maintain high delivery velocity.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React.
js (TypeScript) and Node.
js Build automated test scripts in parallel with feature development (in-sprint automation) Ensure high code quality through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing Collaborate closely with product, QA, and DevOps to ensure seamless delivery Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation Identify performance bottlenecks and optimise both frontend and backend systems Contribute to architecture decisions, focusing on testability and scalability Reduce dependency on post-development QA cycles by shifting quality left Core Technical Skills Full Stack Development Strong experience in React.
js (TypeScript), JavaScript, HTML5, CSS (SASS / Tailwind / CSS-in-JS) Solid backend development experience with Node.
js and RESTful APIs Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred) Understanding of GraphQL (nice to have) Automation & Testing (Critical Requirement) Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.
g., Playwright, Cypress, Jest) Ability to write testable, modular code with high coverage Experience implementing in-sprint or shift-left testing practices Strong understanding of unit, integration, and E2E testing strategies DevOps & Architecture Experience with CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems Familiarity with API gateways and authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, SSO) Exposure to event-driven systems / message queues (Kafka, etc.
) Functional & Domain Experience Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Banking or Retail domain experience is a plus Strong focus on code quality, security, and performance optimisation What We’re Really Looking For A developer who doesn’t throw code over the wall to QA Someone who owns quality, not just delivery Engineers who can balance speed with stability People who understand that untested code is incomplete code Experience 5+ years in full stack development (React + Node.
js) Proven experience in automation within development cycles
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