Software Testing Team Lead - Saudi National

Job Summary

We are hiring for our client – A well-known governmental entity in Riyadh Region; Software Testing Team Lead who will be responsible for leading and organizing the testing team, managing test planning and execution, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring effective communication across stakeholders. The role focuses on achieving high-quality deliverables by overseeing team performance and maintaining thorough documentation throughout the test lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble the test team and define the scope of testing.
• Predict and log risks and develop plans to avoid or minimize them.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders to ensure proper workflow of testing activities.
• Conduct regular team meetings to identify challenges and provide support when needed.
• Document meetings through official minutes.
• Submit necessary reports on the status of testing activities.
• Record and document issues and lessons learned.
• Ensure that all team members have access to the required information.
• Resolve problems and challenges professionally.
• Document and share test files with stakeholders.
• Review and analyze business requirements and prepare the test readiness plan and time estimates.
• Design and write test scenarios linked to all business requirements and types of testing.
• Execute required tests across systems and integration channels.
• Create and provide necessary test data.
• Build and automate regression tests (Regression Testing).
• Raise system defects to the development team, ensuring they are understandable, reproducible, and verified after resolution.
• Execute and maintain automated tests.
• Submit daily and summary test reports.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Saudi National
• Minimum of 8 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 capabilities.
• Professional problem-solving ability.
• Time management skills.
• Team leadership experience in the field of testing.
• Practical understanding of application development and the software lifecycle.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Hands-on experience in executing and managing different types of system and integration tests.
• Strong experience in designing and writing test scenarios.
• Ability to analyze impacted areas and execute necessary tests for any change or new request.
• Proficiency in test automation.