23 Automation Lead jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

Careem exists to simplify and improve the lives of people in our region. AI is a key driver of that mission. Whether it's predicting demand, optimizing captain incentives, improving delivery ETA accuracy, or automating customer care, you'll be helping to build real systems that impact millions of people across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan.

This is a hands-on role where you'll ship models into production, experiment fast, and learn alongside a talented team that's driving meaningful change.

• Build, train, and evaluate machine learning models for key services like ride-hailing, food delivery, and payments
  
• Work with real-world data and translate it into features, signals, and insights
  
• Collaborate with operations, engineers, product managers, and analysts to tackle challenges like OCR based partner onboarding, dynamic pricing, route optimization, churn prediction, and fraud detection
  
• Run experiments, track model performance, and help roll out models into live systems
  
• Improve the way we serve and monitor machine learning models
  
• Contribute to a strong team culture of learning, iteration, and accountability
  

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical field
  
• Up to 3 years experience working with machine learning in any form: internships, research, personal projects, Kaggle competitions, or a previous job
  
• Solid Python skills, especially with libraries like pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn
  
• A strong grasp of ML fundamentals like classification, regression, cross-validation, and evaluation metrics
  
• Familiarity with at least one ML framework such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost
  
• Clear communication, curiosity, and the ability to work well in a team
  

Nice-to-haves:

• Exposure to deep learning techniques in NLP, vision, or recommender systems
  
• Experience working with large datasets using Spark, Hive, or cloud tools
  
• Familiarity with model deployment and monitoring workflows (Airflow, MLflow, etc.)
  
• Interest in solving real operational challenges like logistics, fraud detection, or customer retention
  
• A GitHub profile or project portfolio that shows what you've built
  

• A chance to work on AI problems at regional scale that improve lives and drive real business outcomes
  
• A smart, motivated team that values learning and practical impact
  
• Flexibility to work remotely, with strong support for collaboration and ownership
  
• A front-row seat to how AI is transforming mobility, delivery, and digital services in emerging markets
  

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**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly skilled ServiceNow QA Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the testing strategy and execution for ServiceNow implementations and custom applications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the ServiceNow platform and experience with test automation frameworks, such as ATF, Selenium, or others. You will work closely with developers, business analysts, and clients to ensure that ServiceNow solutions meet functional and performance requirements.

**Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy for ServiceNow projects, including functional, regression, performance, and automation testing.
• Oversee, design test scripts and execute manual and automated tests for ServiceNow modules, ensuring system integrity and compliance with business needs.
• Implement test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with ServiceNow architects, developers, and business analysts to validate user stories, acceptance criteria, and solution designs.

**Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2+ years in ServiceNow testing.
• Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform modules (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, SecOps, etc.).
• Experience and Hands-on in ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF) is a must.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools (JIRA, ServiceNow Test Management, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps testing practices.
• Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and data validation techniques.

**What We Offer:

We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.

As a highly skilled Automation QA Lead to join our team in Dubai, you will play a critical role in advancing best practices for quality engineering within our organization for our SaaS Cloud solutions.

• Collaborate with product teams to strategize & align long-term solutions for test automation including roadmap, tools, framework & approach.
• Evaluate, select and formulate best usage of test automation tools and future alignment for different products and applications.
• Monitor & review the automation deliveries of teams, suggest best practices, and provide technical guidance.

• Minimum 8 years of testing experience in functional and automation testing.
• Experience in working with automation framework tools such as Cucumber, TestNG.
• Experience in both backend and frontend testing strategies.
• Experience as a developer/familiarity in Java.
• Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Experience implementing automated testing solutions at an enterprise scale.
• Preferred airline domain experience in – NDC.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize tasks based on priority.
• Solid grounding in different levels of testing: Web services/API testing (using Postman), functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Experience in Jira and Confluence.
• Have agile project experience across multiple systems, interfaces, and databases.
• Experience in working in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise with functional testing including system, integration, regression & E2E.

• Experience working with micro-services and cloud technologies.
• Good to have hands on Java/NodeJS, Python.
• Experience using Source Control Management Systems (e.g., Git).
• Worked with large and complex systems.
• Previous experience using Datadog and CloudWatch for observability and alerting.
• Experience in the travel industry is an advantage.

TPConnects is an IATA-certified, global, travel content aggregation and distribution, SaaS and cloud technology company. We help airlines and travel agencies distribute retail travel products through our solutions built on IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) Standard. We are a part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). Our goal is to provide solutions that unlock retailing possibilities for the industry without the constraints of legacy systems. We have a vibrant, multi-cultural team and we celebrate and recognize our talents. We are a rapidly growing 130+ strong employees’ company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with teams in the UK and India. Join us to be at the forefront of airline distribution transformation. Read more about us at:

At TPConnects, we ensure your journey with us is as smooth as a first-class flight. Here are some of the perks you can expect when you come on board:

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Annual Ticket Home: We provide you with an annual ticket home, so you can visit your loved ones.
Performance-Based Bonus: High-flyers are rewarded! Your hard work will be recognized with a performance-based bonus.
Relocation Package: We offer assistance to help make your move to our location as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Coursera Access: So you can pilot your career to new altitudes.
30 Calendar Days Vacation: More layovers (vacations), less turbulence (work stress)!

We look forward to welcoming you aboard and ensuring your career with TPConnects takes flight!

As a highly skilled Automation QA Lead to join our team in Dubai, you will play a critical role in advancing best practices for quality engineering within our organization for our SaaS Cloud solutions.

• Collaborate with product teams to strategize & align long-term solutions for test automation including roadmap, tools, framework & approach.
• Evaluate, select and formulate best usage of test automation tools and future alignment for different products and applications.
• Monitor & review the automation deliveries of teams, suggest best practices, and provide technical guidance.

• Minimum 8 years of testing experience in functional and automation testing.
• Experience in working with automation framework tools such as Cucumber, TestNG.
• Experience in both backend and frontend testing strategies.
• Experience as a developer/familiarity in Java.
• Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions).
• Experience implementing automated testing solutions at an enterprise scale.
• Preferred airline domain experience in – NDC.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize tasks based on priority.
• Solid grounding in different levels of testing: Web services/API testing (using Postman), functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing.
• Experience in Jira and Confluence.
• Have agile project experience across multiple systems, interfaces, and databases.
• Experience in working in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise with functional testing including system, integration, regression & E2E.

• Experience working with micro-services and cloud technologies.
• Good to have hands on Java/NodeJS, Python.
• Experience using Source Control Management Systems (e.g., Git).
• Worked with large and complex systems.
• Previous experience using Datadog and CloudWatch for observability and alerting.
• Experience in the travel industry is an advantage.

TPConnects is an IATA-certified, global, travel content aggregation and distribution, SaaS and cloud technology company. We help airlines and travel agencies distribute retail travel products through our solutions built on IATA's New Distribution Capability (NDC) Standard. We are a part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). Our goal is to provide solutions that unlock retailing possibilities for the industry without the constraints of legacy systems. We have a vibrant, multi-cultural team and we celebrate and recognize our talents. We are a rapidly growing 130+ strong employees' company, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with teams in the UK and India. Join us to be at the forefront of airline distribution transformation. Read more about us at:

At TPConnects, we ensure your journey with us is as smooth as a first-class flight. Here are some of the perks you can expect when you come on board:

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Annual Ticket Home: We provide you with an annual ticket home, so you can visit your loved ones.
Performance-Based Bonus: High-flyers are rewarded Your hard work will be recognized with a performance-based bonus.
Relocation Package: We offer assistance to help make your move to our location as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Coursera Access: So you can pilot your career to new altitudes.
30 Calendar Days Vacation: More layovers (vacations), less turbulence (work stress)

We look forward to welcoming you aboard and ensuring your career with TPConnects takes flight

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection, and decarbonization, developing tech industries into new dimensions.

The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy, and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignments.

Job Description:

Manages ICA systems including instrumentation, process control, and automation aspects across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in instrumentation/controls/automation
• 15+ years in ICA supervision
• PE or CEng certification
• Strong automation and integration knowledge

Skills & Expertise:

• Expertise in control systems and automation integration.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seeking a Digital Transformation Project Manager to drive process automation, UI/UX enhancement, and system integration initiatives.

• Automate business processes to reduce service completion times.
• Design user-friendly platforms to improve case processing speed and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with government entities for real-time data exchange and streamlined legal transactions.
• Implement AI-driven case tracking and automate document generation.
• Develop dashboards and analytics for decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Optimize customer support and coordinate stakeholder management.

• Proven experience in digital transformation and process automation.
• Strong background in UI/UX design, AI, and system integration.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Senior-level project management experience.
• Contract employment type.
• Project Management and IT job function.
• IT Services and Consulting industry.

This role is currently active. Apply now or get notified about similar opportunities.

We are seeking a skilled Process Automation Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced process control systems to optimize refinery, petrochemical, and polymer process units.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering and experience with APC implementation, commissioning, and maintenance.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering; Master's preferred.
• Identify potential areas and benefits for applying Advanced Process Control (APC) across process units; specify hardware/software architecture for APC implementation.
• Implement APC & MVC, including Control Definition, Functional Design, Plant Testing, Engineering, Modeling, Site Integration, SAT, Commissioning, Post Audit, and PGTR.
• Commission APC Controllers in refining, petrochemical, and polymer process units.
• Provide maintenance support, modify control strategies for higher APC uptime, and train plant operators and engineers.

As a Process Automation Specialist at our company, you can expect:

• A dynamic work environment that values innovation and collaboration.
• Excellent career growth opportunities in a global culture that values respect, integrity, and gratitude.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical insurance, and retirement plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively recruit and promote individuals from diverse backgrounds and believe in enabling everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and reach their full potential.

Job Title: Business Process Automation Specialist

Location: Dubai UAE Onsite

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Description:

• Experience in handling multiple projects involving process automation preferably in Trade Finance
• Should have the ability to write BRD review FSD and execute test cases.
• Mastery of artificial intelligence machine learning Large Language models for process automation is a must.
• Strong project management skills with any relevant certification an advantage
• Schedule daily standups weekly/biweekly scrums prepare weekly/monthly reports track project status.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects
• Ensure all business requirements are being delivered
• Manage UAT successfully
• Banking Trade Finance experience required
• Minimum Bachelors Degree required

Responsibilities:

• Project management: Manage multiple projects at a time, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely completion.
• Process automation: Automate business processes using AI ML and Large Language models.
• Test case execution: Execute test cases to ensure quality delivery.
• Business requirement analysis: Analyze business requirements and ensure they are being met.
• UAT management: Manage user acceptance testing to ensure smooth project delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in process automation using AI ML and Large Language models
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to write BRD review FSD and execute test cases
• Mastery of artificial intelligence machine learning Large Language models
• Banking Trade Finance experience

Benefits:

• Dubai UAE location
• 12 months contract duration
• Opportunity to work on multiple projects at a time
• Chance to develop expertise in process automation using AI ML and Large Language models

How to Apply:

• Email your resume and cover letter to us
• Follow the link below to apply online

We are seeking a highly skilled Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing control systems, as well as ensuring the safe and efficient operation of instrumentation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement control systems using industry-relevant tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Develop and maintain P&ID diagrams and ensure their accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor the performance of installed instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide training and support to colleagues on control system design and implementation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems and control system design.
• Strong understanding of control architectures, SCADA, DCS, and Safety Systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

Our company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Join Us?

Our company is a leading provider of engineering staffing services across various industries. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment, where employees can grow professionally and personally.