QA Automation Engineer

Entertainer Fz; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle services provider in Dubai is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to join their technology team. The ideal candidate will design and develop automated tests to ensure software quality, collaborating with developers to identify requirements and automate test cases. Strong programming skills in Java, solid experience with automation tools like Selenium and Appium, and familiarity with CI/CD processes are key requirements. This role includes maintaining automation frameworks and advocating for quality coding practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer or similar role.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, C#, Python.
• Experience with automated testing libraries for Website, Mobile, and API.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Collaborate with software developers to create test plans.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues found during testing.

Skills

Automation skills

Java programming

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Software Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

CI/CD tools like Jenkins

Job description

About Us

The ENTERTAINER is a leader in the Lifestyle industry providing our members with exclusive access to 2for1 vouchers for dining delivery attractions shopping and travel across the GCC and Singapore. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of customer satisfaction and business growth continuously innovating to enhance the way our users engage with entertainment. Join us as we strive to transform the entertainment landscape through creativity and innovation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detailoriented QA Automation Engineer (SDET) to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and executing automated tests to ensure the quality and functionality of our software applications.

You will play a key role in our software development process by collaborating with software developers and product managers to identify system requirements, design test plans and automate test cases.

As a QA Automation Engineer you will

Test Automation & Framework Development

Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality using libraries such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit or similar.

Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality assurance.

Maintain and enrich the already existing Automation Framework(s) developed in Java.

Test Planning &

Collaborate with software developers to understand product specifications and create comprehensive test plans.

Develop and execute test cases, scripts, plans and procedures (manual and automated).

Defect Tracking & Reporting

Identify, document and track bugs and issues found during testing.

Work closely with the development team to ensure that issues are resolved.

Quality Assurance Best Practices

Advocate for quality coding practices and support developers in writing unit tests.

Continuously improve the test automation strategy and methodology to enhance product quality.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Development, Product Management, Customer Support) to understand and address product testing needs.

Communicate testing progress, test results and other relevant information to team members and management.

Performance & Security Testing

Conduct performance testing to ensure system reliability, capacity and scalability.

Work with security teams to conduct security testing and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Research & Development

Stay current with the latest industry trends, testing tools and technologies.

Evaluate new testing tools and strategies and recommend improvements to the current process.

What we are looking for

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer, Software Tester or similar role in software development.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, C#, Python or similar.
• Hands on experience with automated testing libraries like Selenium/Playwright, Appium, RestAssured or similar. (All 3 automation skillsets are must; Website, Mobile & API).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI) and version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes.
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Adept at working in Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Certifications in Quality Assurance, Agile methodologies or relevant fields.
• Experience with performance and/or security testing.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services testing.
• Experience with database testing and understanding of SQL.
• Experience in framework/development design patterns.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A proactive approach to tackling challenges and finding solutions.
• Passion for continuous learning and adapting to new technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment