Quality Assurance Engineer

Finasq; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Riyadh is looking for a skilled Mid-Level Cross-Functional Tester / QA Engineer. The candidate should have 3–5 years of QA experience, particularly in the financial industry, where they will design and execute test plans for banking systems. Proficiency with automation tools like Selenium and Postman, as well as experience in testing APIs, is essential. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure secure software delivery while adhering to financial regulations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of QA / testing experience, with at least 2 years in the financial industry.
• Hands-on experience testing APIs and services used in digital finance platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for financial systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across digital banking platforms.
• Conduct security and data integrity testing in compliance with local and international financial regulations.

Skills

Financial systems understanding

API testing

SQL queries

Automation tools

Agile methodologies

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Postman

JIRA

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Cross-Functional Tester / QA Engineer with experience in the financial industry to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in testing both front-end and back-end systems in banking, fintech, or financial services environments, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, security, and transactional accuracy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of secure and high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts (manual and automated) tailored for financial systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across digital banking platforms, payment gateways, APIs, and financial transaction systems.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand business rules, financial workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct testing for financial modules such as KYC, AML, digital payments, account management, and reporting.
• Participate in Agile / Scrum ceremonies and provide QA input on risk, edge cases, and industry-specific testing standards.
• Use tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM for test and defect management.
• Maintain and extend automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, REST Assured) relevant to financial application testing.
• Perform database validation and testing using SQL, particularly with financial records and ledger data.
• Conduct security and data integrity testing in compliance with local and international financial regulations (e.g., SAMA, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Provide clear test results and reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of QA / testing experience, with at least 2 years in the financial industry (e.g., banking, fintech, insurance).
• Strong understanding of financial systems, workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience testing APIs and services used in digital finance platforms.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Postman).
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for financial data validation.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps environments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

Preferred Skills

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SAMA regulations and standards (Saudi Central Bank).
• Experience with testing mobile banking apps and payment processing systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI / CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices in the financial sector.