Remote Quality Assurance Senior Specialist - Technology

Description:

• FlyAkeed is an online platform that simplifies booking flights and hotels, established in 2017 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The company is currently in the Series A funding stage and is supported by PIF subsidiary Sanabil Investments, Elm, Artal Capital, and Alrajhi Partners.
• The position available is for a Quality Assurance Test Automation Senior Specialist.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure high-quality standards for products.
• Responsibilities include taking ownership of the existing automation setup, refactoring or rebuilding the automation framework, and developing automated test scripts for UI, API, and regression testing.
• The specialist will integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with manual testers, developers, and product owners to define test strategies.
• Mentoring manual QA team members and documenting the automation framework, tools, and processes are also key responsibilities.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in software test automation.
• Strong expertise in Selenium and Appium is necessary, with a preference for Java or Python.
• Experience with API testing using tools like RestAssured and Postman is required.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins is essential.
• A solid understanding of testing principles, Agile methodology, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) is expected.
• The ability to write clean, modular, and maintainable test code is crucial.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills are necessary for this role.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Employees will have the chance to contribute to the continuous improvement and operational excellence of the software development lifecycle.
• The role includes mentoring opportunities, allowing for professional growth and development.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams provides a collaborative work experience.
• The company supports a culture of quality and excellence in product development.