Senior QA Engineer AI/Kubernetes Test Architect (Equity)

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Platinum-level health, dental, vision,

Flexible working schedule and wardrobe

Job summary

vCluster Labs in Dubai is seeking a senior QA engineer to lead automated testing across backend services and UI, shaping test strategy for scalable Kubernetes-based platforms. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams, drive CI/CD integration, and advocate for testability and reliability in a fast-moving startup environment.

The role requires 7+ years in QA, senior-level experience, strong coding in Go/Python/JavaScript, and experience with AI-assisted reviews and distributed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in QA or software testing.
• 2+ years of experience at a senior or staff level.
• Strong programming skills in Go, Python, or JavaScript.
• Proficiency using AI tools for PR reviews, test plans, and automation.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD systems and pipeline integration.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and distributed systems.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills for backend and infrastructure issues.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks for backend services and UI
• Own and drive test strategy across services and features to ensure thorough coverage
• Partner with engineering and product teams to advocate for testability and reliability
• Provide architectural input during design discussions to ensure quality is built-in
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Perform exploratory testing to identify usability issues, edge cases, and regressions

Skills

Go

Python

JavaScript

Job description

vCluster Labs in Dubai is seeking a senior QA engineer to lead automated testing across backend services and UI, shaping test strategy for scalable Kubernetes-based platforms. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams, drive CI/CD integration, and advocate for testability and reliability in a fast-moving startup environment.

The role requires 7+ years in QA, senior-level experience, strong coding in Go/Python/JavaScript, and experience with AI-assisted reviews and distributed