Quality Assurance Specialist / Engineer
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar with 2 recent postings.
A Quality Assurance Specialist / Engineer in the GCC region requires analytical, erp, compliance, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening. Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 13,500 AED | 23,000 AED | 36,000 AED | 50,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,000 SAR | 22,000 SAR | 34,500 SAR | 47,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,000 QAR | 24,500 QAR | 37,500 QAR | 52,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,100 KWD | 1,900 KWD | 2,950 KWD | 4,100 KWD |
| Oman | 1,200 OMR | 2,100 OMR | 3,250 OMR | 4,550 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,150 BHD | 2,000 BHD | 3,100 BHD | 4,300 BHD |
How Quality Assurance Specialist / Engineer pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- BSL
- Strategic Aerospace Services WLL
Active markets
- qatar
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Quality Assurance Specialist / Engineer A detail
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on experience working within a manufacturing facility , ensuring compliance with quality standards and production requirements Ability to identify non
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conformities and support corrective and preventive actions Strong attention to detail with a methodical and analytical approach
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Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
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Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
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Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
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Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
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Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
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