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QA Analyst / Release Manager (m/f/d)

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Mid-Senior
1 months ago
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Overview

We’re looking for a detail-oriented QA Analyst & Release Manager to support the delivery of high-quality digital products across multiple platforms.

This role combines hands-on testing with release coordination, ensuring smooth, reliable deployments and a consistent user experience.

You will play a key role throughout the software development lifecycle, working closely with product, engineering, and business teams to maintain quality standards while driving efficiency through automation and AI-enabled tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, including test plans, scenarios, and cases.
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across mobile apps, web platforms, kiosks, and internal systems.
  • Own and manage release cycles end-to-end, including planning, coordination, validation, and deployment readiness.
  • Produce clear and structured documentation, including test artefacts, release notes, and operational runbooks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution.
  • Monitor release performance and ensure stability post-deployment.
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance testing coverage, improve defect analysis, and streamline release workflows.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to optimise QA and release processes.

Skills & Experience

  • 5–7 years of experience in software testing and/or release management roles.
  • Proven experience testing across multiple platforms, including mobile applications, web portals, and enterprise systems.
  • Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to produce clear and structured documentation across all stages of testing and release cycles.
  • Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Tools & Technical Expertise

  • Work & release tracking: Jira, Azure DevOps (Boards, pipelines, dashboards)
  • Test management: TestRail, Zephyr, Xray, Azure Test Plans
  • Test automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright (web), Appium (mobile), REST Assured (API)
  • API testing: Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI
  • CI/CD & version control: Git, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Cross-platform testing: BrowserStack, Sauce Labs
  • Performance testing: JMeter, k6, Gatling
  • Monitoring & diagnostics: Firebase Crashlytics, App Center, Splunk, Application Insights
  • Documentation & collaboration: Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams

Preferred Profile

  • Exposure to automated testing frameworks and CI/CD environments
  • Experience working in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments
  • Familiarity with modern QA practices and Agile delivery models
  • Interest in leveraging AI to optimise QA and release management processes
  • QA Analyst / Release Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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