Software Test Automation Team Lead - Saudi National

Job Summary

We are hiring for our client – A well-known governmental entity in Riyadh Region; Software Test Automation Team Lead who will be responsible for leading the design, development, execution, and maintenance of automated testing frameworks and processes. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality software by aligning automation efforts with business requirements, managing regression testing, and supervising the execution of system and integration tests. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in test automation, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of Agile practices to drive continuous improvement and ensure efficient, scalable testing operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and analyze business requirements and test readiness plans, including estimated timelines and resources.
• Supervise the design and writing of test scenarios linked to business requirements for all types of tests.
• Oversee the execution of all required tests on systems and integration channels.
• Ensure the creation and provision of necessary test data.
• Build and automate regression tests (Regression Testing).
• Raise system defects to the development team, ensuring they are clear, reproducible, and validated after being fixed.
• Ensure proper execution and ongoing maintenance of automated tests.
• Provide daily and summary reports related to automated testing.
• Attend meetings to ensure coordination with other teams according to center policies and procedures.
• Ensure the automated tests are activated and functioning correctly.
• Perform automated tests and share test results.
• Share knowledge with the testing team.
• Propose development solutions to improve automation and reduce execution time.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Saudi National
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in the same or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or any related technical field.
• Preferred certifications: ISTQB, Agile testing, communication management, and relationship management.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Risk management and professional problem-solving.
• Time management and the ability to lead testing teams.
• Practical understanding of testing processes and software development life cycle.
• Experience with Agile methodology.
• Hands-on experience in designing and writing automated test scenarios.
• Skilled in analyzing impacted areas and performing necessary testing for system changes or new requests.
• Solid experience in system and integration test automation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain automated test scripts for various systems and smart applications.