Senior QA Automation Engineer - GenAI

NorthBay Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer GenAI to join its team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience in automation testing and will ensure the quality of cloud-native and GenAI platforms. Key responsibilities include designing test strategies, conducting various tests, and developing automation frameworks. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth, along with relocation support for candidates based in or willing to move to Abu Dhabi.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Relocation support

Career growth potential

Onsite project opportunities in Abu Dhabi

Qualifications

• 7 years of hands-on experience in QA and automation testing.
• Strong expertise with automation tools such as Pytest and Selenium.
• Solid experience in API testing and validation.
• In-depth understanding of software testing methodologies and lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases.
• Conduct functional, integration, performance, and security testing.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Pytest or Selenium.
• Perform thorough API testing using Postman.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines with DevOps teams.
• Validate GenAI/ML models for accuracy, fairness, and robustness.

Skills

Automation tools (e.g. Pytest, Selenium)

API testing

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration

Functional and non-functional testing

Communication and collaborative skills

Tools

JIRA

Postman

Job description

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer GenAI

Location: Onsite Abu Dhabi UAE
Experience: 7 Years
Company: NorthBay Solutions

About NorthBay Solutions

NorthBay Solutions is a global digital transformation company specializing in cloud-native AI/ML-powered and GenAI solutions. We partner with enterprises to solve complex business challenges using advanced technologies with real-world impact. At NorthBay we foster a culture of technical excellence innovation and continuous learning.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer GenAI with 7 years of expertise in automation testing to join our onsite team in Abu Dhabi UAE. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and reliability of modern cloud-native and GenAI platforms through robust testing practices.

Candidates must be currently based in or open to relocating to Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies test plans and test cases

• Conduct functional integration performance and security testing

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Pytest Selenium or similar tools

• Perform thorough API testing using tools such as Postman

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps teams

• Validate GenAI/ML models for:

  • Accuracy fairness and robustness

  • Input/output data integrity

  • Bias detection and mitigation

• Track and manage defects using JIRA or equivalent tools

• Mentor junior QA engineers and enforce quality best practices

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of hands-on experience in QA and automation testing

• Strong expertise with automation tools (e.g. Pytest Selenium)

• Solid experience in API testing and validation

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps integration

• In-depth understanding of software testing methodologies and lifecycle

• Experience in both functional and non-functional testing

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to testing AI/ML and GenAI systems including:

  • Model accuracy and performance validation

  • Feature/data pipeline testing

  • Bias and robustness assessments

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP

Why Join NorthBay Solutions

• Work on next-generation GenAI ML and cloud-native technologies

• Be part of a technically advanced and globally collaborative engineering culture

• Relocation support and onsite project opportunities in Abu Dhabi

• Competitive compensation and career growth potential

• A workplace culture that emphasizes learning innovation and ownership

Required Experience:

Senior IC