The Company:

Geolog is an independent and privately owned international oilfield services company with Headquarters in Europe and the UAE and presence in over 40 countries. The Company delivers field based solutions for the improvement of exploration, reservoir evaluation and drilling effectiveness. The Finance department seeks to add a resource in its Dubai office (Jumeirah Lakes Towers).

Job Description

We are seeking a talented hands-on QA Engineer to design and optimize testing procedures for our software applications. In this role, the person will be responsible for software testing and automation design, planning, scripting, and execution of test for a variety of web applications. This hybrid role requires a blend of technical expertise in quality assurance processes and business analysis skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance:

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes and procedures for IT projects.
• Create test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects and ensure software meets quality standards.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve software quality.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure that changes do not adversely impact existing functionalities.
• Monitor and report on the progress of testing activities, including defect tracking and resolution.

Business Analysis:

• Gather and analyse business requirements from stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments to evaluate proposed IT solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and features based on business value and strategic goals.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in the design and review of system architectures and workflows to optimize business processes.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document test plans, test cases, and test results for future reference and auditing purposes.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project status, issues, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation of business requirements, system specifications, and user manuals to support ongoing maintenance and training efforts.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of IT solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to quality assurance and business analysis.
• Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and contribute to the professional development of team members.

Skills

• 4+ Years of solid experience in Quality Assurance(QA) with Automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in quality assurance testing methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex business processes.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering, documentation, and business process modelling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) is preferred.
• Certification in quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB) and business analysis (e.g., CBAP) is a plus.
• Experience with: Selenium, TestNG/JUnit, Maven, Appium, Git, Rest Assured, Postman, JMeter is a Plus