Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Astek Middle East; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is looking for QA Engineers in Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. This role requires experience in software quality assurance, focusing on the reliability, performance, and quality of enterprise applications. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in API, web, and mobile testing. The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams to enhance product quality and implement effective testing strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is preferred.
• Solid SQL skills for various query types.

Responsibilities

• Review business requirements and provide quality feedback.
• Design and maintain detailed test cases and scenarios.
• Execute various types of testing including functional and performance.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

API Testing

Web Application Testing

Mobile Application Testing

SQL

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Bug-tracking tools

Job description

We are looking for SAUDI QA Engineers with strong experience in software quality assurance to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of enterprise applications. The role involves close collaboration with development, automation, and IT teams to define testing strategies, execute comprehensive test plans, and continuously improve product quality across web, mobile, and API-based systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review business requirements, functional specifications, and technical design documents to provide early and actionable quality feedback
• Estimate, plan, prioritize, and coordinate testing activities across multiple projects
• Design, create, and maintain detailed, well-structured test cases and test scenarios
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing applications
• Participate in defining and executing end-to-end testing strategies in collaboration with internal teams and vendors
• Execute various testing types including functional, integration, regression, performance, security, system, and user acceptance testing
• Perform API testing including automation, mock servers, and API documentation validation
• Log, track, and manage defects using bug-tracking tools and collaborate closely with development teams for resolution
• Test web and mobile applications using simulators and debugging tools
• Monitor quality metrics and contribute to test reports, risk assessments, and stakeholder updates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is preferred
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing life cycle, and best practices
• Hands-on experience with API, web, and mobile application testing
• Solid SQL skills (basic to complex queries with joins)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams