Senior Test Automation Engineer

AlWatania Information Systems; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Al-Qassim Province is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to design and implement automated test scripts. This role requires strong proficiency in automation tools and a bachelor's degree in computer science. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software testing, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams. This opportunity includes working closely with development to improve testing processes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong proficiency in test automation tools.
• Experience with scripting languages for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts.
• Collaborate with teams to define test strategies.
• Conduct code reviews on automation scripts.
• Participate in CI/CD processes to integrate automated tests.

Skills

Test automation tools

Scripting languages

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Python

Java

JavaScript

Jenkins

GitLab CI

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

Overview

AlWatania Information Systems is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our quality assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated test scripts to ensure the quality and performance of our software applications. You will work closely with development teams to understand application features, create test plans, and establish automated test frameworks that help deliver high-quality software solutions. Your experience and commitment to excellence will play a crucial role in enhancing our testing processes and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define test strategies.
• Design and implement test frameworks that ensure comprehensive test coverage and improved efficiencies.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback on automation scripts to ensure best practices are followed.
• Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Participate in continuous integration and delivery processes, integrating automated tests into CI / CD pipelines.
• Provide training and guidance to junior QA team members on test automation practices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) to create test automation scripts.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of CI / CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.