Senior QA Engineer; Manual & Automation

Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead QA Engineer with expertise in manual testing and working knowledge of automation testing to join our team on an onsite contractual basis in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have strong proven experience in TOSCA, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure product quality.

• Plan, design, and execute manual test cases and scenarios for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Lead and mentor a team of quality assurance engineers.
• Perform test planning, test case creation, and defect tracking in alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to identify and resolve defects.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Participate in UAT support and release readiness activities.
• Provide test progress updates, risk assessments, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

• Senior QA Engineer experience (manual & automation), 6–10 years of proven experience in QA (manual and automation).
• Proficient in creating test scenarios, scripts, and reports.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and scripting (basic level acceptable).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect management processes.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Test Rail, or similar.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Arabic‑speaking candidates will be preferred.

• Location:
  
  Onsite – Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Contract:
  
  6 months on‑contract.
• Must be available to work onsite in Abu Dhabi for the duration of the contract.
• Must be available to join immediately.
• Driving license:
  Yes.
• Visa sponsorship provided.