Senior QA Engineer – AI Platform Testing

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

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UAE is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to ensure functional accuracy and quality for AI-driven platforms. In this role, you'll be responsible for testing features, APIs, and user workflows, while developing automated test scripts with Java frameworks. Ideal candidates should have 7+ years of QA experience, proficiency in automation, and strong analytical skills. This position is onsite in Abu Dhabi and requires relocation 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 QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute test cases to validate features and APIs.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java frameworks.
• Conduct manual and exploratory testing for AI model outputs.

Skills

QA automation using Java

API testing tools such as Postman

Test management tools

Defect tracking tools

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Tools

Java-based frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG)

TestRail

Zephyr

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer – AI Platform Testing

Location: Abu Dhabi (Onsite)

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.