QA Analyst - Automation

About Alaan

Alaan is the Middle East’s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.
Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.

Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 1,300 leading businesses across the UAE, including G42, Careem, McDonald’s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.

In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we’ve done it while becoming profitable.

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.

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