IT-Engineer-Test (Senior)

Marc Ellis; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in the UAE is seeking a Test Engineer specializing in Automation and Quality Assurance. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in functional testing within the banking sector, coupled with solid skills in Selenium WebDriver and Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include conducting SIT and UAT to ensure solutions meet requirements while adhering to standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Digital Transformation and Agile delivery environments.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Functional Testing, both Manual and Automation.
• Strong background in Banking and Financial Services, particularly in Investment Banking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Maintain adherence to established testing frameworks and governance standards.
• Deliver all testing milestones within agreed timelines.

Skills

Automation testing

Functional Testing (Manual and Automation)

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or engineering discipline

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Core Java

TestNG

JIRA

HP ALM

Version control tools (SVN, GIT, Bitbucket)

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer – Automation & Quality Assurance

Role Overview

The Test Engineer will report to the Lead, with a dotted line to the Testing Discipline, and will be a dedicated member of the Core Delivery Team. The role is responsible for conducting both System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure developed solutions meet the defined requirements, are fit for purpose, and align with agreed business outcomes. A strong technical background with a focus on automation is essential.

Job Dimensions

Key Accountabilities

Generic Accountabilities

• Adhere to testing transformation KPIs as defined by the Testing Centre of Excellence (CoE).

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data captured within test management tools.

• Contribute approximately 20% of time to initiatives and communities established by the Testing CoE.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of systems related to Investment Products, Securities, and Digital Assets (e.g., crypto).

Job Context – Specific Accountabilities

• Act as a secondee from the Testing CoE and remain accountable to the Engineering Lead.

• Conduct SIT and UAT assessments to validate new features and functionalities.

• Ensure all solutions conform to the defined acceptance criteria and “definition of done.”

• Maintain 100% adherence to established testing frameworks and governance standards.

• Apply strong technical skills in development, coding, and automation practices.

• Deliver all testing milestones within agreed timelines.

• Identify and escalate gaps in automation capabilities, taking ownership to address them in collaboration with the Testing CoE.

Frameworks, Boundaries & Decision-Making Authority

• Operate within established group policies, organizational frameworks, and governance structures.

• Authorized to take decisions in accordance with the approved authorization matrix.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Digital Transformation and Agile delivery environments.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Functional Testing – both Manual and Automation.

• Strong background in Banking and Financial Services, particularly in Investment Banking.

• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, Core Java, and associated automation frameworks.

• Sound understanding of TestNG, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XPath, XML, and version control tools (SVN, GIT, Bitbucket).

• Experience maintaining and enhancing automation frameworks.

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new testing tools and technologies.

• Excellent communication skills; Arabic reading proficiency is an advantage.

• Strong self-management, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

• Experience in Agile projects and use of HP ALM and JIRA tools.

Hands-On Experience Required In:

• Test Strategy documentation

• Test Scenario Identification

• Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)

• Test Case Design and Execution (SIT & Regression)

• Test Data Management and Setup

• Defect Reporting and Tracking

• Test Closure and Reporting

• Daily Status and Progress Reporting