Senior software Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist

Job purpose:

Responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance user experience and drive user engagement.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive software testing framework, including policies, processes, and standards, to establish the testing function from the ground up.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies to ensure efficient and effective quality assurance.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, performance, security, and regression testing across multiple platforms (web, mobile, and desktop).
• Conduct automated and manual testing, establishing and maintaining test environments and automation frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) using agile or DevOps methodologies, contributing to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.
• Participate in design and code reviews to identify potential issues early in the development lifecycle and ensure high-quality code delivery.
• Monitor and analyze test results, identify trends, and report on quality metrics to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and provide recommendations for process improvements and preventive measures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards, including SAMA guidelines, throughout the testing process.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a quality-first culture and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize testing processes and deliverables.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance to enhance testing workflows and tools.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• ISTQB Certified Tester (Advanced Level or equivalent) preferred.
• Certifications in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) or performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) are a plus.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or related roles, with a focus on manual and automated testing.
• Proven track record of establishing and managing QA/testing processes and frameworks in an organization.
• Extensive hands-on experience with modern test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or similar.
• Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with performance and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, OWASP ZAP).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and agile/DevOps methodologies.
• Experience in testing enterprise applications and systems, including APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards in the financial sector, such as SAMA or PCI-DSS.

Personal Skills:

• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Leadership and mentorship skills to foster a quality-first culture and guide the development team on testing best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders and present quality-related findings effectively.
• Problem-solving and adaptability to manage challenges and implement innovative solutions for quality assurance.
• Time management skills to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.