Quality Assurance Engineer

Role : QA SDET (Automation)Location : UAE Type : Onsite

About role: This is a key role in the organization working together with fellow engineers / product teams and senior leadership. Our Lead engineers are heavily involved in designing & implementing new systems, hiring and mentoring the team. This is a hands-on role and is expected to contribute 80% of their time to codebase. Looking for engineers who are passionate in taking more responsibility, driving major architectural changes and ambitious in taking extra-mile towards building foundations of an AI start-up.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance automated testing frameworks and tools using Python and JavaScript.
• Design, write, and execute automated test scripts that cover a range of functionalities, including backend services and interactions with databases.
• Collaborate with software developers and QA teams to identify system requirements and integrate automated tests seamlessly into the development lifecycle.
• Lead the design and implementation of test automation strategies for both frontend and backend components.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure that automation tests are part of the continuous integration process.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and work with development teams to resolve any defects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior SDET and QA team members.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends in software testing and automation technologies, including large language models (LLMs).
• Ensure the robustness of backend systems and their ability to interact eectively with various databases.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in software testing with a focus on automated testing.
• Profound knowledge of programming in Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with popular test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, PyTest, Jest).
• Strong understanding of backend services, API testing, and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with performance and security testing.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of large language models (LLMs) and their applications in testing will be considered an added advantage