AI Application Test Engineer

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an experienced AI Application Test Engineer in Abu Dhabi. This role focuses on testing AI-powered applications, ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have 3+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML testing, strong Azure platform skills, and proficiency in automation frameworks like Selenium and PyTest. The position promotes collaboration, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience testing AI applications, chatbots, or RAG-based solutions.
• Strong experience with Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI and Azure ML.
• Proficiency in automation frameworks and good coding skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases for AI/ML applications.
• Perform end-to-end testing of AI applications across environments.
• Identify and document bugs, edge cases, and model behavior issues.

Skills

AI/ML Testing

Azure Platform

Test Automation

Programming

AI Concepts

API Testing

Cloud Testing

Version Control

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

PyTest

Job description

We are looking for an experienced AI Application Test Engineer to join our growing team. You will focus on testing AI-powered applications, including conversational AI and RAG-based systems, ensuring they meet quality standards and perform reliably at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases for AI/ML applications, with emphasis on conversational AI and RAG architectures
• Perform end-to-end testing of AI applications across development, staging, and production environments
• Test LLM-based applications for accuracy, consistency, and appropriate responses
• Validate retrieval systems, vector search functionality, and document ingestion pipelines
• Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing for AI components
• Identify and document bugs, edge cases, and model behavior issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the AI development lifecycle
• Contribute to the development of AI testing best practices and standards

Required Technical Skills

• AI/ML Testing: 3+ years of hands‑on experience testing AI applications, chatbots, or RAG-based solutions
• Azure Platform: Strong experience with Azure AI services including Azure OpenAI, Azure ML, Cognitive Services, and Azure AI Search
• Test Automation: Proficiency in automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, etc.)
• Programming: Good coding skills in Python for test automation
• AI Concepts: Understanding of LLM behavior, prompt testing, and conversational AI patterns
• API Testing: Experience testing REST APIs, especially AI model endpoints
• Cloud Testing: Familiarity with testing cloud‑native applications on Azure
• Version Control: Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of data quality testing and validation techniques
• Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Azure AI Search)
• Understanding of AI model evaluation metrics
• Experience in Agile environments using Jira or similar tools
• Exposure to MLOps practices

Halian Group

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together. At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.