Senior QA Engineer

ECS ME LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS ME LLC in Dubai seeks a Senior QA Engineer to own end-to-end QA of GDS and interline functionality, covering fare filing, booking, ticketing, SSR messaging and interline workflows across major GDS platforms.

You will design test strategies, lead testing cycles for launches such as Premium Economy cabin, ensure interoperability between airline PSS, GDS platforms and partner systems.

Qualifications

• 6 years in QA roles within airline GDS or travel technology environments.
• Hands-on testing experience on at least 2 of the 3 major GDS platforms (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport).
• Experience testing ATPCO fare filing outputs including rule categories and baggage tables.
• Proven track record of leading interline testing, pricing, SSR transmission and interline ticketing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases for GDS functionality across Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport.
• Validate interline pricing, NUC/ROE calculations, SSR transmission and ticketing workflows.
• Test PSS/DCS integration and loyalty/Mileage accrual scenarios.
• Lead test plans, defect lifecycle, and go/no-go readiness reporting.

Skills

Test strategy design

Test leadership

GDS knowledge

Interline testing

Problem solving

Tools

Amadeus

Sabre

Travelport

SITA

Job description

The Senior QA Engineer is responsible for end-to-end quality assurance of GDS and interline functionality across airline distribution systems This role demands deep expertise in airline fare filing booking ticketing SSR messaging and interline workflows across all major GDS platforms The incumbent will design and execute test strategies lead testing cycles for new product launches such as Premium Economy cabin introduction and ensure seamless interoperability between the airline s PSS GDS platforms and interline partner systems

GDS Functionality Testing

Design and execute test cases for availability fare display pricing booking and ticketing across Amadeus Sabre and TravelportValidate cabin mapping booking class configuration and inventory management in each GDS Test Bargain Finder Max BFM Amadeus Fare Quote and Travelport Universal API responses for correctnessVerify Branded Fares ATPCO Category 204 display correctly with fare family attributes in GDS shopping resultsValidate PNR construction including OSI SSR generation ticketing time limits and queue placementTest end-to-end e-ticket issuance including fare basis code tax calculation and baggage allowance display

Interline Functionality Testing

Test interline pricing NUC construction ROE application Chart 2 currency mapping and through fare buildValidate Category 10 combination rules for interline fare pairing across carriersVerify SSR transmission CBBW CBBJ SEAT MEAL FQTV from originating carrier to operating carrier PNRTest interline e-ticketing verify coupon attribution class of service and fare basis per segmentValidate IATA prorate calculations and interline billing via BSP ICH settlement reportsTest interline availability sell and inventory decrement on partner carrier systems

PSS & DCS Integration Testing

Test cabin configuration in PSS Amadeus Alt a Sabre SynXis SITA including seat maps and boarding rulesValidate DCS check-in reads CBBW CBBJ SSRs and applies correct baggage allowancesTest FFP loyalty mileage accrual rates for new cabin configurationsVerify schedule change processing and queue management for affected bookings

Test Management & Reporting

Design comprehensive test plans test scripts and traceability matrices for GDS implementationsLead UAT sessions with reservations ticketing revenue management and interline partner teamsManage defect lifecycle log triage track and verify resolution of P1 P4 defectsProduce test summary reports with pass fail metrics defect trends and go no-go recommendationsContribute to go-live readiness assessments and post-launch regression testing

6 years in QA roles within airline GDS or travel technology environments Hands-on testing experience on at least 2 of the 3 major GDS platforms Amadeus Sabre Travelport Demonstrated experience testing ATPCO fare filing outputs including rule categories and baggage tablesProven track record of leading interline testing pricing SSR transmission and interline ticketing Experience with PSS systems such as Amadeus Alt a Sabre SynXis or SITA Involvement in at least one major airline distribution implementation new cabin new market NDC launch

6+ years in QA roles within airline, GDS, or travel technology environmentsHands-on testing experience on at least 2 of the 3 major GDS platforms (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport)Demonstrated experience testing ATPCO fare filing outputs including rule categories and baggage tablesProven track record of leading interline testing pricing, SSR transmission, and interline ticketingExperience with PSS systems such as Amadeus Alt a, Sabre SynXis, or SITAInvolvement in at least one major airline distribution implementation (new cabin, new market, NDC launch)