Senior QA Engineer

EPAM Systems; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Senior QA Engineer in Abu Dhabi. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products and mentoring junior engineers. The role involves designing test strategies and collaborating closely with development teams. A minimum of 5 years in QA, proficiency in Python, and expertise in test automation tools are required. This full-time position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

End of service gratuity

Private healthcare and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Annual air travel tickets for expatriates

Regular performance feedback

Global travel medical insurance

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional QA experience with leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Python for QA scripting.
• Strong knowledge of test automation and manual testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive test plans.
• Design and maintain automated test scripts.
• Conduct manual and exploratory testing.

Skills

QA leadership

Python for QA scripting

Test automation tools

Manual testing

Performance testing

Defect management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

PyTest

Apache JMeter

Terraform

Job description

Overview

EPAM is looking for a talented Senior QA Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. As part of EPAM, you will work on a dynamic fintech project that is transforming digital financial services across the region.

In this role, you will ensure the delivery of secure, high-quality software products by designing test strategies, implementing automation frameworks and performing performance and manual testing. You’ll collaborate closely with development teams, identify potential issues early and drive continuous improvements in QA standards and practices. Beyond testing, you’ll also mentor junior engineers and help build a culture of quality across the organization.

This position requires working onsite in Abu Dhabi, where you’ll be part of a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

If you are driven by quality, eager to take ownership, and motivated to impact the future of digital finance, this is a unique opportunity to make a real difference while being part of EPAM.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive test plans for complex financial applications
• Design implement and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright, Selenium and PyTest)
• Conduct manual and exploratory testing to ensure bug-free releases
• Plan and execute performance and load testing (JMeter)
• Drive and enforce QA standards processes and best practices across the lifecycle
• Collaborate with developers to identify track and resolve defects
• Generate detailed test reports and provide actionable insights
• Create and maintain test documentation including scripts cases and related artifacts
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in best practices and career growth

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional QA experience with proven leadership in QA initiatives and team mentorship
• Proficiency in Python for QA scripting
• Strong knowledge of test automation tools (Playwright Selenium PyTest)
• Experience in manual testing, performance testing and defect management
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines Terraform (a plus) and version control tools
• Hands-on experience with Apache JMeter for performance and load testing
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science software engineering (QA certifications are a plus)

Nice to have

• Knowledge of blockchain technologies and their testing requirements
• Awareness of financial services testing requirements
• Experience with regulatory compliance testing in fintech or banking domains

We offer

• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting