Automation QA Engineer (Onsite Abu Dhabi)

ScienceSoft is looking for an Automation QA Engineer (Onsite Abu Dhabi)

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the QA Lead and development teams to define, plan, and execute comprehensive testing strategies for internal applications and systems.
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard practices to ensure efficient regression and functional testing coverage.
Execute and monitor automated test runs, analyze results, report defects, and drive resolution with the development team.
Perform exploratory, manual, and ad-hoc testing to uncover edge cases, usability issues, and non-functional defects that automated suites may miss.
Create, update, and manage test cases, test plans, and test data within Xray for Jira.
Log, track, and verify defects using Jira, ensuring clear reproduction steps, severity/priority assessment, and timely closure.
Document testing processes, results, and knowledge articles in Confluence for team reference and audit purposes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, test automation frameworks, and overall product quality.
Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies as required.

5+ years of hands-on QA experience, with at least 3 years in a Senior QA or equivalent role.
Strong expertise in test automation – proven ability to build, maintain, and scale automated test suites (experience with tools such as Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, Robot Framework, or similar is highly desirable).
Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps), and best practices for reliable, maintainable automation.
Proficient in manual testing techniques, including exploratory testing, risk-based testing, and non-functional testing (performance, security basics).
Advanced working knowledge of Jira and Xray for Jira (test case management, test execution cycles, traceability reports).
Experience working with Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing.
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
Ability to work on-site in Abu Dhabi with no remote option.
Experience in regulated or high-security environments is a plus.