Applications CoE and Quality Assurance Senior Manager

Nahdi; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nahdi seeks a Senior QA and DevOps Leader to drive quality assurance and DevOps excellence across the Applications landscape in Jeddah. You will establish QA frameworks, embed DevSecOps, govern portfolio quality, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant applications.

Responsibilities include defining test strategies, overseeing testing across all teams, enforcing standards, and producing regular QA metrics and reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Develop QA strategies, methodologies and processes for thorough testing of all applications.
• Lead test planning, test case creation and test execution across all applications teams.
• Establish QA standards and mandatory quality gates at each SDLC stage and release deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective QA strategies, methodologies, and processes for thorough testing of all applications.
• Lead the creation of test plans, test cases, and test scripts; oversee functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Establish QA standards, quality gates, and release deliverables; monitor QA process effectiveness through audits and maturity scorecards.

Skills

QA leadership

DevOps

Test automation

CI/CD

Security testing

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / Information Technology

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Microsoft Project

Job description

Drive Quality Assurance and DevOps excellence across the Applications landscape ensuring high standards of software quality reliability and delivery Establish and enhance QA frameworks and testing practices while embedding DevSecOps across the delivery lifecycle Oversee application governance portfolio tracking security compliance data integrity and audit readiness Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead QA and DevOps capabilities to strengthen operational stability and deliver secure compliant applications

Accountabilities

Develop and implement effective QA strategies methodologies and processes for thorough testing of all applications Lead the creation of test plans test cases and test scripts oversee functional regression performance and security testing across all Applications teams Establish and enforce QA standards mandatory quality gates at every SDLC stage and required release deliverables Test Strategy Test Plan Execution Report Defect Summary Production Readiness Sign-off Monitor and continuously improve QA process effectiveness through monthly audits and maturity scorecards and chair Production Readiness Reviews ensuring no application reaches production without QA sign-off

Technical Leadership

Establish defect tracking and management processes analyze and triage defects facilitate resolution and ensure timely communication and closure with monthly reporting on defect density leakage aging and first-time-right release rates

Defect Management

Identify opportunities for test automation guide the implementation of automated testing frameworks and tools and embed automated regression suites as mandatory quality gates in CI CD pipelines

Test Automation

Prepare and present testing status reports QA metrics and test summaries to stakeholders and leadership maintain proper documentation of testing processes test cases and results in a centralized Application Excellence Knowledge Base Provide regular reporting on the application portfolio and product release roadmaps covering portfolio health release pipeline key milestones and risks to enable informed decision-making by leadership

Reporting and Documentation

Identify project risks and potential quality issues collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry regulations security standards and data protection requirements ISO 27001 NIST

Risk Compliance and Audit Readiness

Ensure the DevOps compliance framework is defined and enforced source control CI CD deployment governance release management with monthly compliance scorecards and DORA metrics published to leadership Ensure the Application Portfolio Register lifecycle dashboard and project change portfolio tracking are operational with a monthly Application Excellence Scorecard covering quality DevOps maturity security SoD posture and operational stability Promote and embed Agile practices across the Applications department championing Scrum SAFe and modern delivery methodologies coaching teams on Agile ceremonies backlog planning

DevOps Compliance and Portfolio Tracking

Collaborate with development teams product managers business stakeholders IT Security Internal Audit HRto define testing criteria align QA and excellence efforts with business and audit goals and embed quality into every project

Collaboration

Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in QA DevOps portfolio management and application governance drive continuous improvement initiatives mentor QA and excellence professionals and lead the Application Excellence Community of Practice through knowledge-sharing and internal training

Continuous Improvement

Indoors 100 Outdoors 0 Working Days 5 Working Days Days off 2 Days Off Working Hours 8 00 AM 6 00 PM 1 hour break

Work Environment

Job Requirement

Education

Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field is typically required

Experience

Proven experience 7 years in Quality assurance and DevOps practices In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and DevOps methodologies processes and best practices Strong knowledge of various testing types such as functional regression performance and security testing Strong leadership skills to lead and manage a QA team Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams stakeholders and project managers Experience in test planning test case creation and test execution Ability to prioritize testing efforts based on project requirements and timelines Experience in Project Management and EA

Computer Skills

Knowledge of software development methodologies like Agile Scrum Waterfall programming languages and frameworks relevant to the organization s tech stack Skills in analyzing business requirements and transforming them into technical specifications Awareness of networking hardware and software infrastructure Knowledge of security protocols data protection and risk management Understanding of cloud services like AWS Azure Google Cloud Proficiency in tools like JIRA Trello or Microsoft Project for managing IT projects

Languages

English Arabic Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is typically required.Proven experience (7+ years) in Quality assurance and DevOps practices.In-depth knowledge of quality assurance and DevOps methodologies, processes, and best practices. Strong knowledge of various testing types, such as functional, regression, performance, and security testing. Strong leadership skills to lead and manage a QA team. Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and project managers. Experience in test planning, test case creation, and test execution. Ability to prioritize testing efforts based on project requirements and timelines. Experience in Project Management and EA . Knowledge of software development methodologies (like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), programming languages, and frameworks relevant to the organization's tech stack. Skills in analyzing business requirements and transforming them into technical specifications. Awareness of networking, hardware, and software infrastructure Knowledge of security protocols, data protection, and risk management Understanding of cloud services (like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Trello, or Microsoft Project for managing IT projects. EnglishArabic