QA Senior Engineer

Emerald Zebra; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Dubai is seeking a QA Senior Engineer to lead quality assurance across mobile and web platforms. The ideal candidate will design and execute comprehensive test plans, manage automation frameworks, and mentor junior QA engineers. With 5-7 years of QA experience and proficiency in tools like Selenium and Appium, this role offers the chance to work in a high-impact environment where quality is prioritized and valued. This is a full-time senior position based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of QA experience including 2 years in a lead role.
• Deep understanding of testing processes for mobile and web platforms.
• Proven experience in running comprehensive test cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
• Design and execute end-to-end test plans.
• Manage automation frameworks and tools.

Skills

Hands-on testing skills

Automation knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Postman

TestRail

Lambda Testing

Job description

Lead the charge on quality. Stay hands-on while you do it.

You know the difference between done and done right. You've led teams shipped fast and built testing strategies that scale. But you still love rolling up your sleeves and finding the edge cases no one else spots.

Our client a fast-growing tech company in Dubai is looking for a QA Senior Engineer (hand-on) to lead quality assurance across their mobile and web platforms. You'll shape the testing strategy manage the QA function and ensure that product releases aren't just fast but flawless.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading QA across iOS Android and web platforms.
• Designing and executing comprehensive end-to-end test plans.
• Owning test automation frameworks building and maintaining them with tools like Selenium Appium and Cypress.
• Managing Lambda Testing environments for cross-browser/device testing.
• Running hands-on test cycles and reporting on software quality.
• Collaborating with developers and product managers to set and uphold quality standards.
• Identifying process improvements and championing better smarter testing.
• Mentoring junior QA engineers and fostering a high-performance team.
• Representing QA in sprint planning retros and standups.

What you'll need:

• 5-7 years of QA experience including 2 years in a lead role.
• Deep hands-on testing skills for mobile and web platforms.
• Strong automation knowledge comfortable building and managing frameworks.
• Proven experience running full test cycles: performance security accessibility and functional.
• Fluent in tools like Lambda Testing Postman Selenium Appium TestRail and CI/CD platforms.
• Clear communication and people leadership skills.

Bonus points for:

• ISTQB certification.
• Familiarity with mobile store submissions.
• Scripting in Python JavaScript or Java.
• Experience testing in cloud environments and API testing with Postman or REST Assured.
• Agile fluency (Scrum Kanban).

The details:

• Location: Dubai onsite
• Type: Full-time
• Level: Senior

Why this company

They’re backed by a global investment group with tech real estate and venture arms combining startup speed with corporate-level resources. You’ll work on impactful products with high visibility in a team that actually listens to QA and invests in doing things right.