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Whalo • Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel
Role & seniority: Automation Backend Engineer (3+ years)
Stack/tools: Node.js backend services; RESTful APIs; JavaScript/TypeScript; test frameworks: Jest, Mocha, Chai, Playwright, Cypress (or similar); CI/CD pipelines; microservices and distributed systems; databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and pipelines fully integrated into CI/CD and release processes.
Lead the transition from manual to automated testing; develop API, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests with high coverage.
Define test strategies and quality standards with Backend/Product teams; ensure system testability and own backend quality (defects, test environments, data, tooling).
3+ years in Automation Backend Engineering; strong backend test automation for Node.js services
Automated testing for RESTful APIs (integration, regression, end-to-end)
Manual backend testing background (2+ years) with STLC/STP/STD, edge-case analysis
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with test frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai, Playwright, Cypress)
Familiarity with CI/CD and integrating tests into build/deploy
Understanding of backend architectures, microservices, distributed systems
Databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data integrity validation
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
Deep Playwright experience or similar end-to-end testing tooling
Ex
Whalo Games is a mobile gaming company based in Tel Aviv. We develop top of the line mobile games that our players will enjoy for years. We combine creativity, data, and technology to build social gaming experiences that millions of players love. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in scaling Fish of Fortune!
We move fast, think big, and care deeply about the people who build our products. Our teams thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and the excitement of turning great ideas into real impact. Job Responsibilities Build and maintain automated testing frameworks and pipelines for Node.js backend services, fully integrated into CI/CD and release processes. Lead the transition from manual to automated testing, writing and maintaining API, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests with high coverage and reliability. Work closely with Backend, Product teams to define test strategies, quality standards, and ensure system testability. Own backend quality by tracking defects, maintaining test environments and data, monitoring test results, and continuously improving testing tools and processes. Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in the field of Automation Backend Engineer Strong experience with backend test automation, preferably for Node.js–based services. Hands-on experience writing automated tests for RESTful APIs (integration, regression, and end-to-end). Strong background in Manual Backend Testing (2+ years) prior to transitioning to Automation. Deep understanding of STLC, STP/STD creation, and edge-case analysis. Proficiency with JavaScript / TypeScript. Experience working with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Chai, Playwright, Cypress, or similar). Experience with frameworks such as Playwright or similar Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build and deployment workflows. Solid understanding of backend architectures, microservices, and distributed systems. Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and validating data integrity. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team. High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and quality responsibility. Why Whalo
Impact: You’ll shape the technology that powers experiences enjoyed by millions of players.
Innovation: Join a company that encourages experimentation and creative problem solving.
People-first culture: We believe the best products are built by teams that love working together.