Senior QA Engineer & AI Platform Testing

NorthBay, LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior QA Engineer specializing in AI platform testing. The role demands over 7 years of QA experience, particularly in automation using Java, and includes responsibilities such as designing test cases and collaborating with development teams. Candidates should have excellent analytical skills and experience with API testing tools. This is a full-time onsite position, and applicants must be willing to relocate for long-term engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in QA or software testing.
• Proven experience in QA automation using Java.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and test lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute test cases for features, APIs, and integrations.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java-based frameworks.
• Conduct manual testing for AI model outputs and user workflows.

Skills

QA automation using Java

API testing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

TestRail

JIRA

Postman

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer – AI Platform Testing

Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience: 7+ Years

Company: NorthBay Solutions

Note: This is a full-time onsite role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Candidates must be willing to relocate for long-term client engagements.

About the Role

NorthBay Solutions is looking for a Senior QA Engineer with strong automation skills to support testing efforts across our AI-driven platforms. In this role, you will ensure the functional accuracy, performance, and quality of features while also contributing to validation of AI model outputs, training data quality, and overall user experience across web and API-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute test cases to validate features, APIs, and end-to-end system integrations.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java-based frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, or similar).
• Conduct manual and exploratory testing for AI model outputs and user workflows.
• Validate training datasets, detect anomalies, and evaluate model-generated content.
• Log and track defects with comprehensive documentation using bug tracking tools.
• Collaborate closely with Machine Learning, Development, and Automation teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to regression testing cycles and final release validations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in QA or software testing.
• Proven experience in QA automation using Java.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, QA processes, and test lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr) and defect tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Strong experience with API testing tools such as Postman.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, particularly around testing LLM outputs, computer vision, or NLP systems.
• Experience validating training data quality and evaluating model behavior in production environments.