Software Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

HALA, a leading fintech player in the MENAP region, seeks a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure software quality. In this role, you will design and execute manual tests and manage defects, significantly impacting product performance. Join a diverse team and contribute to redefining financial services for SMEs in the Middle East.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Annual learning stipend

Diverse culture

Autonomy and mentoring

Qualifications

• Proven Software Quality Assurance experience with manual testing methods.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Experienced in using test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases.
• Manage and log defects in JIRA.
• Prioritize and automate business flows with Selenium.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Information Technology degree

Tools

JIRA

SQL

Git

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 Financials 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 the validation purpose.
• Perform test for functionality, GUI, end-to-end, system, configuration and backend utilizing 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

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