Software Quality Engineer

Hala; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Riyadh is seeking a dedicated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to ensure the quality and performance of software applications. This role involves managing test cases, working with scrum teams, and utilizing tools like JIRA and Selenium. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation and a diverse, inclusive culture with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Regular training and learning stipends

Flexible work setups

Autonomy and mentoring

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance with manual testing knowledge.
• Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA.
• Ability to create, edit, and maintain test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases to ensure software quality.
• Manage logging issues and defects in JIRA.
• Perform funcionality, GUI, system and backend testing.

Skills

Experience with Fintech solutions

SQL knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

SQL

Git

TestRail

Job description

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting‑edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to join our growing team. As an SQA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of our software applications. You will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining manual test cases to ensure the products meet the highest quality standards. This position requires a keen eye for detail, a passion for problem‑solving, and a deep understanding of the software development life cycle.

Job-specific

• Manage logging issues, defects in JIRA and provide status reports to the management in status meetings and weekly status report.
• Experience with Fintech Solutions or similar financial data platforms, including testing data integrity, APIs, and reporting functionalities.
• Work with scrum master and developer leads to optimize resource allocation for accelerating user story delivery process. Perform backend testing and write SQL queries for validation purpose.
• Perform test for functionality, GUI, end‑to‑end, system, configuration and backend using web server.
• Create, edit, and maintain functional regression test script for Java portal systems and successfully execute manually. Used JSON and HTTP.
• Assist in documenting screen mock‑ups in HTML and designing of applications. Perform numerous bug fixes and maintenance development of data storage tools and UI applications.
• Prioritize and automate main business flows with Selenium and execute scripts on multiple builds.
• Ensure UI and non‑UI user stories meet requirement, capture process documentation for each sprint.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Fintech industry practices.
• Good knowledge of databases and SQL for validating test results.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in Software Quality Assurance, with knowledge of manual testing methods.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with API testing, mobile app testing, or performance testing is a plus.

What We Offer You

We believe you will love working at HALA!

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in‑office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper‑growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now