Senior Quality Engineer

Hiring: Senior Quality Engineer / Squad Lead – Al Ahsa (Al Hofuf), Saudi Arabia

Location Requirement

This role is on-site in Al Ahsa – Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.

Priority will be given to candidates currently residing in KSA or those willing to relocate.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Quality Engineer to lead and elevate our software testing function. In this role, you will:

• Oversee and manage end-to-end software testing activities
• Develop and implement robust quality control processes
• Lead and mentor a team of QA analysts
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest quality standards

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in manual and automated testing, solid experience in test planning and risk analysis, and a passion for driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Quality Control team across all phases of software testing.
• Develop, review, and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases for various software applications.
• Oversee the execution of functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Establish and maintain quality control standards and documentation aligned with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the SDLC.
• Drive automation initiatives and oversee automation framework maintenance and improvements.
• Analyze test results, report defects, and drive defect resolution processes with development teams.
• Track and report key quality metrics; provide insights and recommendations for process improvement.
• Manage testing resources, timelines, and budgets effectively.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing using tools such as Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, QTest, or similar.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and defect management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Certification in Quality Assurance or Automation Tools is highly desirable.