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Application Testing Engineer

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United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Entry
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.

Key Skills

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Posted
Jan 23, 2025
Type
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Location
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