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Head of QA Job Description

A Head of QA's day-to-day work in Admin & Support centres on ERP, CRM and Agile. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, UAE with 4 recent postings.

Gulf postings
4
Active markets
3
Typical experience
N/A
In brief

A Head of QA in the GCC region requires python, java, JavaScript, SQL, word. Common tools on the job include [ and ". This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Head of QA salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Head of QA. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
15,000
Median
23,000
75th percentile
33,500

Key responsibilities

  • 01Define and own the overall QA strategy across projects.
  • 02Lead test planning, estimation, and execution for releases.
  • 03Manage and mentor a team of QA engineers and testers.
  • 04Design and review test cases, test scenarios, and automation scripts.
  • 05Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or Cypress, while driving overall test
  • 06Perform and coordinate regression, UAT, smoke, and performance testing
  • 07Work closely with developers, project managers, and business teams during sprints
  • 08Ensure applications meet security and data protection best practices (good to have)
  • 09Maintain QA documentation, standards, and test artifacts
  • 10Act as the quality escalation point for critical production issues
  • 11Strong understanding of responsive design validation.

Required qualifications

  • : We are looking for a
  • : to drive quality strategy across web, mobile, and enterprise applications. This role combines hands
  • : on testing expertise with team leadership and process ownership.
  • : You will lead manual and
  • : testing efforts, define quality standards, and ensure reliable, secure, and high
  • : performing systems across web platforms, mobile apps, APIs, and CMS
  • : based solutions.
  • : The ideal candidate is analytical, detail

Required skills

pythonjavajavascriptsqlwordcommunicationleadershipanalytical

Preferred skills

azureagilescrumerpcrmjira

Tools & technologies

jiraazurepythonjavajavascripterpcrmteams

Hiring companies we see

  • Snoonu
  • Applab Software Trading
  • Mirai Arabian International Company Limited

Hired across

  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates

FAQ

  • What does a Head of QA do in the GCC?

    A Head of QA in the GCC performs core duties related to python, java, JavaScript, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Head of QA?

    Typically a relevant degree is required, with relevant experience of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Head of QA in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, UAE, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Head of QA role?

    Key skills include python, java, JavaScript, SQL, word, communication, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Head of QA in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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