QA Engineer – Automation Testing (Ref: 196746)

Forsyth Barnes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Barnes in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced QA Engineer with a strong background in automation testing to design and maintain automation frameworks for mobile apps and backend services.

The role focuses on creating automated tests for Android and iOS, integrating into CI/CD pipelines, and validating APIs, with emphasis on Java or Python and experience with Appium, JUnit/TestNG, and gRPC testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with mobile automation testing using Appium or similar frameworks.
• Strong programming in Java or Python.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.
• Hands-on API testing and backend validation.
• Familiarity with gRPC testing is advantageous.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Write clean, maintainable, reusable automation code.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for mobile applications and backend services.
• Create and execute automated test cases for Android and iOS applications.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software releases.
• Conduct API testing across HTTP and gRPC services, validating integrations and backend functionality.
• Analyse test execution results, troubleshoot failures, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Contribute to automation strategy, framework enhancements, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Mobile automation testing

Appium

Java

Python

JUnit/TestNG

API testing

CI/CD

gRPC testing

Automation frameworks

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer with a strong background in Automation Testing to join a growing technology team in Abu Dhabi. This role will focus on designing and maintaining automation frameworks for mobile applications and backend services, ensuring high-quality software delivery across agile development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for mobile applications and backend services.
• Create and execute automated test cases for Android and iOS applications.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software releases.
• Conduct API testing across HTTP and gRPC services, validating integrations and backend functionality.
• Analyse test execution results, troubleshoot failures, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
• Contribute to automation strategy, framework enhancements, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience with mobile automation testing using Appium or similar frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Java or Python.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.
• Hands-on experience with API testing and backend validation.
• Familiarity with gRPC testing is highly advantageous.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable automation code.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience testing complex mobile applications.
• Exposure to performance testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices.