Software QA Engineer (Automation)

DarkMatter

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: RP962-350

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As a trusted partner to entities across public and private sectors, Pegasus (A DarkMatter Group Company) provides cutting edge and future proof data analytics software and services aimed at providing flawless actionable intelligence. We help our clients to answer their most pressing data queries - at speed. We provide instant value by unraveling key insights from an abundance of data sources, building the next generation of lawful enforcement, fraud management, cyber security and data management solutions. We are ambitious, with a strong desire and belief in establishing the leading global Data Science, Big Data and Analytics powerhouse with the key focus on applied machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Whether you are working in our headquarters located in the iconic Aldar HQ building in Abu Dhabi, or one of our international offices you will be joining a firm that is constantly looking to push boundaries. Our people define us. They are talented adventurers who are shaping the tech landscape from Abu Dhabi with their considerable expertise and experience. For them, Pegasus is a place where they can make their big data dreams come true. We embrace and foster the entrepreneurial spirit that propels our people and our company forward. Our industry is ever evolving, and so are we.

The Role:

The Software Quality Engineer will know all the aspects of how Big Data system works for over Peta bytes data. You will build the quality gate for system scalability, performance and stability and so on. You will work closely with the System Architects, you will see the full picture of our system and address bottleneck, single point failure and maintenance issues. This will be a good opportunity to oversee a big system with thousands of machines.

In this role, you will:

- Define, design, and implement benchmark test plan to identify performance bottlenecks
- You will conduct scale and performance testing on distributed systems and work closely with tool and automation developer , to leverage or develop tools for both backend and frontend testing
- Work closely with the developer and product owner on performance requirements as well as analyze test data and generate test report
- Collaborate with cross functional team on performance requirements
- Proactively identify capacity-related issues and work with infrastructure & engineering teams to reach resolutions.
- Research and recommend tools to improve test coverage and test duration
- Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements
- Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes
- Enjoy all the cultural, educational and travel opportunities Abu Dhabi offers

Requirements

To bring your dream to life, you'll need:

- Experience in testing high-performance, highly-available and scalable distributed systems plus you will have an understanding of performance measurements , ability to analyze performance data, build dashboards to plot and analyze large set of data
- Extensive Test Automation experience in Java, Python, Jmeter, Selenium, Cucumber, Jenkins,
- Experience with Agile development methodology (e.g., Scrum ) as well as a good knowledge in Unix/Linux with experience working with HDFS, ElasticSearch and Kafka is a plus
- Excellent communication skill in both verbal and written

Working in Abu Dhabi

At Pegasus, we're turning our biggest ideas into reality in the fastest moving and most dynamic city on the planet. Working here, you'll lead technical innovation in the region while taking advantage of all Abu Dhabi has to offer. From first class healthcare and education, to superior living accommodations and cultural attractions, you'll find your ideal career and more in this global crossroads. The UAE is one of the safest and most secure areas in the world. And with its location between Europe, Africa and Asia, you'll expand your worldview in just a short flight. But you won't have to venture far from the city to experience its diversity. You'll find people of over 50 nationalities working in the DarkMatter Group. Join us and see that while far away from the concrete tech jungle, Abu Dhabi is an oasis where your latest innovations will thrive and grow.

About the Company

DarkMatter is transforming the cyber security landscape. Headquartered in the UAE and operating globally, we're the region's first and only fully integrated digital defence and cyber security consultancy and implementation firm. Our elite team of global experts deliver advanced, next-generation solutions to governments and enterprises across the cyber security spectrum.

We help clients simplify the enormous complexity of today's ever-evolving cyber threats. Our vision is to protect the future by securing its technologies. Innovation and Research are cornerstones to our development and the activities in these areas underpin our entire range of offerings, including Secure Communications, Public Key Infrastructure and Big Data & Analytics products.

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QA Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 8,500

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience