About
At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we are always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. Join us as a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in the Quality Engineering team, where quality lies at the heart of our brand. We value diverse perspectives and aim to build a talented team of quality engineers. Our team ensures software quality across the entire customer journey, employing a suite of testing tools and methodologies utilizing frameworks and programming languages such as Java, C#, and Python. We implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevSecOps practices dedicated to enhancing the customer experience.
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Job Outline
- Lead quality engineering design and implementation for multiple teams within an agile release train.
- Oversee technical design and architecture reviews to ensure alignment with modern quality engineering practices.
- Act as a key decision-maker in planning and executing quality assurance strategies across all development stages.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader for quality engineers, guiding them in best practices and automation.
- Ensure quality engineering standards are created, implemented, and continuously improved within the release train.
- Collaborate with leadership to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance overall team productivity.
- Champion modern testing practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
- Lead innovation in automation frameworks and tools to enhance delivery quality and reduce manual efforts.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement based on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.
- Mentor and coach quality engineers, supporting their professional growth.
Requirements
- Experience in Information Technology: 8+ Years.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or relevant experience.
- Design and build scalable quality engineering solutions that align with overall release train objectives.
- Conduct technical design reviews and enforce adherence to architecture patterns supporting modern quality engineering.
- Plan and execute risk-based testing strategies covering the entire development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of quality engineering.
- Identify areas of improvement in quality processes and drive initiatives to increase efficiency.
- Ensure automation is integrated into all aspects of testing.
- Lead root cause analysis to identify defects early for continuous improvement.
- Drive adoption of agile practices like TDD and lean software development principles.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to quality engineers.
Salary & Benefits
Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. This managerial role includes generous travel benefits, excellent leave and healthcare packages, as well as transport benefits and life insurance.
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