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.

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

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.