Test Automation Specialist

Job Description

JOB LOCATION- Dubai, United Arab Emirates We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automated Tester to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automated testing, workload management, and implementing best practices. This role demands a Day 0 productive mindset, where the candidate can immediately contribute to ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to validate application functionality, performance, and reliability. Execute and analyze results from automated tests, reporting issues and working with developers to resolve them. Implement and enforce QA best practices and methodologies across the team. Manage workload and prioritize testing efforts to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand application workflows and ensure comprehensive test coverage. • Develop and maintain regression test suites to ensure stability across application updates. Establish and monitor key testing metrics to evaluate product quality and testing effectiveness. Stay updated with the latest testing tools and technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate. Requirements Technical Skills: Proficiency in automated testing tools such as Tosca , Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks. Strong scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, or Java for developing test automation scripts. Hands-on experience with API testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured. Familiarity with performance testing tools like Neoload , JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling. Expertise in testing frameworks like TestNG, JUnit, or PyTest. Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions for integrating automated tests. Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git. Understanding of containerized environments and tools like Docker for test environment setup. Strong ability to document testing processes, frameworks, and results using Markdown or Asciidoc. Testing Practices: Comprehensive knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with workload management and prioritization to meet aggressive testing timelines. Strong understanding of agile development processes and sprint-based testing cycles. Familiarity with security testing practices and tools. Soft Skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proactive approach to identifying testing gaps and implementing solutions. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. At least 3–5 years of experience in automated testing roles. Preferred Skills Experience with cloud-based testing environments and tools. Familiarity with testing for mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms. Exposure to compliance standards and testing requirements in the financial industry. Certification in ISTQB or other recognized QA credentials.