Senior QA Engineer

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to partner with our airline client – a major international carrier based in Dubai – for their Distribution and Revenue technology functions. This role serves as the primary quality gate for all GDS and Interline distribution systems, responsible for end-to-end test design and execution across Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport. The successful candidate will validate the integrity of fare loading, accuracy of interline pricing, SSR transmission workflows, and PSS/DCS integration correctness, and will lead test cycles for major product releases such as new fare family introductions and market expansions.

Key Responsibilities

GDS Functionality Testing

• Design and execute test cases covering Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport availability, fare display, pricing, booking, and ticketing.
• Validate fare mapping, booking class configuration, and inventory management within each GDS platform.
• Test pricing accuracy for Bargain Finder Max (BFM), Amadeus Fare Quote, and Travelport Universal API.
• Verify brand fares (ATPCO Category 204) display fare family attributes correctly in GDS shopping results.
• Validate PNR construction, including OSI/SSR generation, ticketing time limits, and queue placement.
• Test end-to-end e-ticket issuance, including fare basis codes, tax calculation, and baggage allowance display.

Interline Functionality Testing

• Test interline pricing – NUC construction, ROE application, chart 2 currency mapping, and fare construction.
• Validate Category 10 combination rules for interline fare pairings across carriers.
• Verify SSR transmission (CBBW, CBBJ, SEAT, MEAL, FQTV) from originating carrier to operating carrier PNR.
• Test interline e-ticketing – validate coupon attribution, service class, and fare basis per segment.
• Validate IATA apportionment calculation and interline settlement via BSP/ICH settlement reports.

PSS and DCS Integration Testing

• Test interline availability sales and inventory reduction on partner and codeshare systems, PSS and DCS integration testing.
• Test fare configuration in PSS (Amadeus Altéa, Sabre SynXis, SITA), including seat maps and boarding rules.
• Validate DCS check-in reads CBBW/CBBJ SSR and applies correct baggage allowance at the gate.
• Test FFP/loyalty mileage accrual rates for new fare configurations in partner and interline itineraries.
• Verify flight schedule change handling and queue management for affected bookings in GDS and PSS.

Management and Reporting

• Design comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and traceability matrices for GDS and distribution.
• Lead UAT sessions with Booking, Ticketing, Revenue Management, and Interline partner teams.
• Manage defect lifecycle – log, categorize, track, and verify resolution for P1–P4 defects.
• Produce test summary reports including pass/fail metrics, defect trends, and go/no-go recommendations for senior leadership.
• Participate in go-live readiness assessments and post-go-live regression testing cycles.

Required Skills and Experience

• 6+ years of QA experience in an airline, GDS, or travel technology environment; 5-8 years of total QA experience.
• Hands-on testing experience on at least 2 of the 3 major GDS platforms: Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport.
• Experience testing ATPCO fare entry outputs, including rule categories, OBIF, and baggage tables.
• Proven track record in leading interline testing – pricing, SSR transmission, and interline ticketing workflows.
• Experience with PSS platforms such as Amadeus Altéa, Sabre SynXis, or SITA Departure Control.
• Involved in at least one major airline distribution implementation: new fare families, new markets, or NDC release.
• Strong business analysis skills – ability to interpret requirements, write test scenarios, and bridge technical and business teams.