Test Engineer (Emiratisation)

Rakbank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakbank is seeking a UAE National Test Engineer to join our Technology team. You will focus on testing quality, reliability, and performance of digital platforms and customer-facing applications, delivering high-quality technology solutions through automation and continuous improvement.

You will design test plans, develop automated frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful releases and robust QA across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology or a related discipline.
• Experience in software testing, quality assurance, or technology delivery environments.
• Knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies, defect management, and SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases, and scenarios for banking applications and platforms.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, UAT, and performance testing to ensure quality releases.
• Identify, document, track, and support resolution of software defects with development teams.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to improve quality and velocity.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and project teams throughout the SDLC.
• Contribute to quality assurance standards and testing best practices.
• Support UAT activities and ensure solutions meet customer and business expectations.

Skills

Test planning

Automated testing

UAT support

CI/CD pipelines

Agile delivery

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Automation frameworks

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Description

Rakbank is committed to developing Emirati talent and supporting the UAE's Emiratisation vision. We are looking for a talented UAE National Test Engineer to join our Technology team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our digital platforms and customer-facing applications. The role focuses on delivering high-quality technology solutions through robust testing, automation, and continuous improvement practices.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for banking applications and platforms.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, user acceptance, and performance testing to ensure high-quality releases.
• Identify, document, track, and support the resolution of software defects in collaboration with development teams.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to improve quality, efficiency, and release velocity.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, and project teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, quality assurance standards, and testing best practices.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and ensure solutions meet customer and business expectations.

What We're Looking For

• UAE National (Family Book required).
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in software testing, quality assurance, or technology delivery environments.
• Knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies, defect management, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Familiarity with test automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery frameworks is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

This position is exclusively open to UAE Nationals as part of Rakbank's commitment to Emiratisation. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, and empowering Emirati talent through meaningful career opportunities, structured development programs, and clear progression pathways that support the next generation of banking professionals in the UAE