QA Engineer - Immediate Start

**Agreement Type: 3\-6 Month Contract** **Location:** Remote (UAE Hours) Whiteshield is a global advisory firm helping governments navigate big, world\-shaping challenges \- from economic transformation to education, employment, and innovation. We work at the intersection of **policy, data, and technology** , building products that don't just inform decisions, but improve lives. If you're motivated by impact and purpose \- Whiteshield is for you. **What You'll Own** * ⁠ ⁠Develop, maintain, and execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, UAT, and automation testing * ⁠ ⁠Perform thorough manual and automation testing on web applications covering UI, functional, responsiveness, and end\-to\-end scenarios * ⁠ ⁠Contribute towards Designing, implementing and maintaining automation scripts for regression and smoke testing using industry\-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) * ⁠ ⁠Document test results, report bugs, and track them to closure using JIRA * ⁠ ⁠Collaborate with product and engineering teams to clarify requirements, identify edge cases, and ensure optimal test coverage * ⁠ ⁠Contribute to test planning, estimation, and execution in alignment with Agile/Scrum workflows * ⁠ ⁠Participate in release validation, post\-release testing, and continuous integration pipelines **Requirements** **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** **Core Testing Skills** * Understanding of SDLC \& STLC (Software Development \& Testing Life Cycle) * Ability to design test cases \& test scenarios * Strong test execution discipline (follow steps, document results clearly) **Knowledge of testing types:** * Functional testing * Regression testing * Smoke \& sanity testing * UAT (User Acceptance Testing) * Ability to think in edge cases (break the system, not just follow happy paths) **Analytical \& Problem\-Solving Skills** * Strong attention to detail (spot subtle UI or logic issues) * Ability to reproduce bugs consistently * Root cause thinking (not just what broke, but why) * Logical thinking to validate workflows and business rules **Test Design \& Documentation** * Writing clear, structured test cases * Creating test plans and test strategies * Understanding of acceptance criteria * Ability to prioritize testing based on risk/impact **Tools \& Technical Awareness** Familiarity with tools like: * Jira / Azure DevOps (bug tracking) * Basic knowledge of: * Browser dev tools (inspect, network calls) * Understanding of logs and how to read them **Communication Skills** * Writing clear bug reports (steps, expected vs actual, screenshots) * Ability to work with developers and PMs * Explaining issues in a non\-technical and technical way * Asking good clarification questions **Product \& User Mindset** * Thinking like an end user * Understanding business requirements * Ability to validate user journeys, not just features * Sensitivity to UX issues (confusing flows, poor design) **Process \& Collaboration** * Working in Agile/Scrum environments Participating in: * Standups * Sprint planning * Retrospectives * Managing test cycles and deadlines **Benefits** **Meaningful impact** Your work helps shape products used at national scale \- enabling people to access services, opportunities, and support that make a real difference in everyday lives. **Creative freedom** You will have room to explore ideas, test approaches, and raise the bar for design quality \- even in complex, regulated environments. We value thoughtful experimentation and encourage new ways of working. **High\-calibre collaboration** You'll work alongside talented people across policy, data, design, and technology \- bringing different perspectives together to solve complex problems well. **Flexibility that works** We operate in an outcome\-driven, remote\-friendly way that respects individual working styles. Trust, autonomy, and balance are core to how we work. **Supportive culture** You will join a team that values respect, inclusion, and wellbeing \- where people are encouraged to do their best work without burning out.