Senior QA Engineer

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A national digital innovation initiative in the UAE is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to lead quality assurance activities and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of critical digital products. The ideal candidate should have 6-7 years of experience in QA engineering, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and hands-on experience with automation tools like Playwright and Selenium. Responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting manual testing, and maintaining QA standards throughout the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of professional experience in QA engineering or software testing.
• Hands-on experience with test automation.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to test plans covering functional and non-functional requirements.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts.
• Conduct manual testing to identify defects.
• Support performance and load testing.
• Implement and uphold QA processes.
• Lead defect management activities.

Skills

Automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, PyTest)

Manual testing

Performance testing (e.g., JMeter)

CI/CD processes

Git-based version control

Test management platforms

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A national digital‑innovation initiative focused on delivering secure, high‑performance, and compliant technology solutions across financial and government ecosystems. The organization is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to lead quality assurance activities and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of critical digital products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to comprehensive test plans covering functional and non‑functional requirements for digital platforms.
• Create and maintain automated test scripts to enhance efficiency and accelerate release cycles.
• Conduct advanced manual testing to identify defects and ensure product quality across complex financial solutions.
• Support performance and load testing to validate system reliability, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Implement and uphold QA processes, standards, and methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Lead defect management activities by collaborating with engineering teams to track, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6–7 years of professional experience in QA engineering or software testing.
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, PyTest) and strong manual testing expertise.
• Familiarity with performance testing (e.g., JMeter), test planning, and defect tracking systems.
• Experience working with CI/CD, Git‑based version control, and test management platforms.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills within fast‑paced environments.

About Halian Group

Halian Group: With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrow’s potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together. At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high‑performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.