About the job

About AI71

AI71 builds enterprise-grade AI and data platform software for organisations operating in regulated, mission-critical environments.

Our solutions are delivered in two deployment modes:

• Managed SaaS — multi-tenant, cloud-hosted, continuously updated.
• On-premises — single-tenant installs in customer data centres, including fully disconnected and air-gapped environments.
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Quality engineering at AI71 means proving that releases behave correctly in the cloud and behind a firewall, including fully disconnected, air-gapped installs where a shipped defect can't be quietly patched the next day.

The Mission

As a Lead / Staff QA Engineer you set the quality strategy and testing architecture for AI71's platform. You own test architecture and release-quality standards across both SaaS and on-prem operating models, mentor QA engineers across teams, and drive multi-quarter quality strategy. You are a force multiplier.

Key Responsibilities

• Define test architecture and quality standards across the platform (test pyramid, automation strategy, release gates).
• Lead major decisions on test tooling, automation investment, and release-quality processes.
• Mentor senior QA engineers; raise the quality bar across multiple teams.
• Drive cross-team initiatives that reduce defect escape rate and improve release confidence.
• Partner with engineering and product leadership on multi-quarter quality strategy.
• Own the release sign-off process, including for fully air-gapped / on-prem release candidates.
• Ensure quality practices scale across managed SaaS and disconnected on-prem deployments.
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What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of QA, test engineering, or quality architecture with a history of architectural ownership.
• At least 2 years focused on testing complex data-driven applications, ML models, or AI agents.
• Proven track record designing test architecture and quality processes at scale.
• Expert proficiency in Python (Pytest) and standard libraries (Selenium/Playwright, Requests).
• Mentorship record — engineers you have grown now operate independently at higher levels.
• Track record of leading major quality initiatives end-to-end.
• Deep comfort architecting test strategy for systems that run in both managed SaaS and on-premises / disconnected air-gapped environments.
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Nice to have

• Conference speaking, technical writing, or industry thought leadership.
• Open-source test tooling contributions.
• Arabic language skills.
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Why AI71?

• Final Line of Defence: You define whether an AI agent is "trusted" to negotiate a contract or design a critical system component in a safety-critical environment.
• Tax-Free Compensation: A market-leading, 100% tax-free salary and benefits package.
• Full Relocation Support: Comprehensive assistance including flights, housing support, and visa sponsorship for you and your family to Abu Dhabi.
• Pioneering Work: Set the global standard for how organisations validate intelligent systems using world-leading models.
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Full job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior QA Engineer with 1–2 years of experience to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will assist in testing software applications, identifying bugs, and ensuring products meet quality standards before release.

Key Responsibilities

• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely feedback
• Design, write, and execute test cases (manual and/or automated) based on functional and non-functional requirements
• Identify, document, and track bugs using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla)
• Perform various types of testing: functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and integration testing
• Collaborate with developers to understand product requirements
• Verify bug fixes and conduct regression testing to ensure no new issues are introduced
• Assist in creating and maintaining test plans, test scripts, and test data
• Document test results and prepare clear, concise test reports

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in software QA/testing
• Solid understanding of SDLC and STLC (Software/Testing Life Cycle)
• Hands-on Experience on Mobile App Testing (Android/IOS)
• Hands-on Experience on Web Application Testing
• Knowledge of automation testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Appium.
• Basic Knowledge of Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Testing
• Basic exposure to AI-powered testing tools like Testim, Applitools, or mabl for visual/UI regression testing
• Basic understanding of bug life cycle and defect management
• Experience with at least one bug-tracking/test management tool (Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• ISTBQ Certification – Foundation Level (CTFL)
• Basic SQL knowledge for backend/data validation
• Understanding of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured)
• Exposure to version control systems (Git)
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Java, or JavaScript)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Experience testing web and/or mobile applications
• Basic understanding of performance testing concepts

Pay: AED1.00 - AED2.00 per month

Work Location: In person