Senior QA Automation Engineer - GenAI

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

Job summary

A leading digital transformation company is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with 7+ years of experience. This role involves ensuring quality across GenAI and cloud-native platforms through rigorous testing, including design and implementation of test strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automation tools, API testing, and CI/CD integration. Competitive compensation and relocation support to Abu Dhabi offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Relocation support

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in QA and automation testing.
• Strong expertise with automation tools such as Selenium and Pytest.
• Solid experience in API testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies.
• Conduct functional, integration, performance, and security testing.
• Mentor junior QA engineers on quality best practices.

Skills

Automation testing

API testing

Collaboration

CI/CD integration

Tools

Selenium

Pytest

Postman

JIRA

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