Application Testing Engineer

ParamInfo


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Application Testing Engineer

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Skills

An Application Testing Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that software applications are reliable, functional, and meet user expectations. To excel in this role, certain technical and soft skills are essential. Below is a detailed skill set typically expected from an Application Testing Engineer:

  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as Application Testing Engineer.

Testing Fundamentals

  • Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Knowledge of different models like Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps.
  • Testing Life Cycle (STLC): Understanding the various phases such as test planning, test design, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
  • Types of Testing: Proficient in functional and non-functional testing methods such as:
  • Functional Testing: Unit, Integration, System, Sanity, Regression, Smoke Testing.
  • Non-Functional Testing: Performance, Load, Stress, Usability, Compatibility, Security Testing.
  • Manual and Automated Testing.
  • Test Case Design: Writing detailed test cases based on requirements and use cases, and ensuring they cover both positive and negative scenarios.

Automation Testing Tools

  • Scripting & Programming Skills: Ability to write test scripts using languages like:
  • .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or C#.
  • Proficient in automation frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Appium (for mobile testing), or Cucumber.
  • Continuous Integration Tools: Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, or Bamboo to automate test execution as part of the build pipeline.
  • Version Control Systems: Familiarity with Git, SVN, or similar systems for managing test scripts.

Manual Testing Skills

  • Test Planning and Execution: Developing test strategies, executing test cases manually, and reporting defects.
  • Defect Management: Ability to identify, log, and manage defects using tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, Bugzilla, Quality Center, or TFS.
  • Exploratory Testing: Investigating applications to discover edge cases that aren’t covered by formal test cases.
  • Usability Testing: Ensuring that applications are user-friendly, easy to navigate, and visually appealing.

Performance Testing

  • Tools for Load & Stress Testing: Familiarity with tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or Apache Bench.
  • Performance Metrics: Ability to analyze application performance and generate meaningful reports on response time, scalability, and load handling.

API Testing

  • API Testing Tools: Knowledge of tools like Postman, SoapUI, Rest Assured, and Swagger.
  • Understanding of Web Services: Familiarity with RESTful and SOAP web services, including making requests, validating responses, and handling authentication mechanisms like OAuth.
  • JSON/XML Handling: Parsing and validating response data in JSON or XML format.

Security Testing

  • Security Testing Tools: Familiarity with tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or Nessus for identifying vulnerabilities in applications.
  • Understanding of Common Security Vulnerabilities: Knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 security risks such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), etc.
  • Authentication & Authorization Testing: Verifying the security of authentication protocols, access controls, and permissions.

Mobile Testing

  • Mobile Testing Tools: Knowledge of mobile testing tools like Appium, MonkeyTalk, or Robot Framework.
  • Cross-Platform Testing: Familiarity with testing mobile apps across different platforms (iOS, Android) and devices with tools like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
  • Responsive Design Testing: Testing web applications for responsiveness on various screen sizes, including mobile and tablet devices.

Database Testing

  • SQL Knowledge: Ability to write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity, perform back-end testing, and verify that data is being stored and retrieved correctly.
  • Database Management Systems: Familiarity with DBMS like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Data Migration & Validation: Ensuring data consistency when migrating or upgrading systems.

Cloud Testing

  • Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Cloud Testing Tools: Familiarity with cloud-based testing tools like AWS Device Farm, BrowserStack, or Sauce Labs.

Soft Skills

  • Attention to Detail: Ability to spot issues, inconsistencies, and edge cases that others might miss.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and resolving issues.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work closely with development, business analysts, and product teams to understand requirements and issues.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to document test cases, test results, and communicate issues and status reports effectively.
  • Adaptability & Continuous Learning: The field of testing constantly evolves, so a proactive approach to learning new tools, technologies, and methodologies is essential.
  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Work well within cross-functional teams, especially in agile or DevOps environments.
  • Critical Thinking: Ability to approach problems methodically and provide logical solutions.

Agile Methodology

  • Agile Testing: Familiarity with agile practices and testing in an iterative environment, including Scrum or Kanban frameworks.
  • Collaboration with Scrum Teams: Engaging in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure quality is maintained throughout the development cycle.

Reporting and Documentation

  • Test Metrics: Ability to capture key testing metrics, such as test coverage, defect density, and pass/fail rates.
  • Reporting Tools: Proficiency with test management tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, TestRail, ALM, and Testrunner to track progress, document test results, and generate reports.

Domain Knowledge

  • Understanding of the Higher Education industry, its processes and enterprise systems/solutions.

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Senior Portfolio Risk Advisor, Global Investor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

PER, Abu Dhabi
2 hours ago
About Our ClientOur client is a prominent global investor headquartered in Riyadh, embarking on a significant expansion of their risk management capabilities. The team plays a critical role in shaping portfolio strategy and driving risk insights across multiple investment platforms. With increased visibility and support from senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a strategic and highly...

BIM Coordinator (Civil 3D Specialist)

Parsons Corporation, Abu Dhabi
2 hours ago
Job DescriptionParsons is looking for an amazingly talented BIM Coordinator (Civil 3D Specialist) to join our team! In this role you will get the key responsibility to support our Project Delivery Design Teams to execute the day-to-day development, establishment and implementation of BIM in our main office in Abu Dhabi.What You'll Be DoingSupport the Infrastructure Delivery Design Team(s) in day-to-day...

Team Lead Smart TV App Development

STARZPLAY, Abu Dhabi
1 day ago
Who we areAre you looking for a challenge that is going to provide you with experience in agile/scrum environments? Are you eager to work with frontend and backend cutting-edge technologies? Do you want to learn about the latest technologies involved in the OTT video streaming ecosystem? Do you want to work in an international environment? STARZPLAY offers you all of...