QA Engineer – Software Testing (Saudi National)

Astek Middle East; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astek Middle East is hiring a detail-oriented QA Engineer for on-site work in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia. 1+ year of QA/testing experience, strong knowledge of testing methodologies, and API testing with Postman are preferred.

Saudi Nationals only are noted as a consideration, with preference for local candidates. The role requires hands-on testing across web and mobile platforms, test case development, defect tracking, and collaboration within an Agile/Scrum team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or related field.
• 1+ years of QA or software testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to identify potential issues and provide feedback.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate testing activities.
• Create and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases.
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing software products.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug-tracking tools.
• Conduct API testing and collaborate with development teams to resolve identified issues.
• Write SQL queries to validate data and verify system functionality.
• Test mobile applications and use debugging tools to investigate issues.
• Collaborate with automation teams to expand automated test coverage.
• Monitor testing progress, report issues, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Skills

QA methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Agile/Scrum

API testing

SQL

Web & Mobile testing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Tools

Postman

Job description

Astek Middle East is part of Astek, a global engineering and technology consulting group founded in France in 1988 and now present on five continents. The Middle East entity delivers IT and technology services across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan, supporting clients in public and government, healthcare, transportation, banking, retail, airlines, and tourism. With 10,000 employees worldwide and revenue of €620 million in 2023, Astek focuses on digital transformation and complex systems engineering for international clients. The group promotes a strong culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and continuous skills development. More information is available on the Astek Saudi Arabia and UAE country pages, and candidates can reach Astek Middle East at [e-mail].

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our team in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have experience in software quality assurance and testing, with a strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect tracking, and software quality standards. This position is open to Saudi Nationals only. Candidates with 1 year or more of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in Al Qassim.

Responsibilities

• Review business requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to identify potential issues and provide feedback.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate testing activities.
• Create and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases.
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing software products.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug-tracking tools.
• Conduct API testing and collaborate with development teams to resolve identified issues.
• Write SQL queries to validate data and verify system functionality.
• Test mobile applications and use debugging tools to investigate issues.
• Collaborate with automation teams to expand automated test coverage.
• Monitor testing progress, report issues, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance (QA) or Software Testing.

Required Skills

• Understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Basic knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman.
• Knowledge of SQL queries, including SELECT statements and JOINs.
• Familiarity with web and mobile application testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is a plus.

Location & Candidate Preference

• This position is based on-site in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
• Candidates currently residing in Al Qassim will be given preference.
• Candidates from other locations who are willing to relocate to Al Qassim are also welcome to apply.