
Software Testing Engineer
geidea • Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Role & seniority: Software Tester, mid-level (2+ years)
Stack/tools
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Databases: Microsoft SQL Server
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Testing: API testing, system/integration/regression testing
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Tools: Jira
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Automation: automation scripting (plus)
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Certifications: ISTQB (preferred)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design and execute test cases; review cases for junior testers; prioritize at squad level
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Report defects and testing status; ensure defined scope and coverage for assigned squad
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Analyze results, follow testing guidelines, and develop/execute automation scripts as needed
Must-have skills
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2+ years of testing experience; bachelor’s in Engineering or CS
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Ability to analyze user stories, use cases, and requirements
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Write and execute test cases/test plans; detect and track defects
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Experience across system, integration, and regression testing
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Proficient in SQL Server; API testing; Jira; strong English
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Knowledge of testing methodologies and tools
Nice-to-haves
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Automation experience (preferred)
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ISTQB certification
Location & work type
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Location: Egypt
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Work type: not specified in job posting
Full Description
Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation. Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity. Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinking www.geidea.net
To maintain a competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new "Software Tester".
Job purpose
- The purpose of this role is to design & execute test cases and ensure implementation according to the testing guidelines the team in Geidea Egypt to ensure delivery of products of high quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute test cases
- Review test cases assigned to Jr. Testers
- Prioritize test cases on squad level
- Report defects
- Report on testing status and squad releases
- Ensure testing scope is defined, and ensure coverage of assigned squad
- Analyse test results, report bugs to Senior Tester or Testing lead
- Ensure testing is done according to guidelines
- Ensure accuracy of testing estimates within the assigned squad
- Ensure testing quality and adherence to testing process and guidelines
- Define/Develop automation test scripts if needed / requested on squad level
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or computer science
- Analyse user stories, use cases, and requirements for validity and feasibility
- Writing and executing test cases and test plans
- Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies
- Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
- Good knowledge of relational databases and Microsoft SQL Server
- API testing knowledge
- Familiar with Jira
- Proficient in English
- Understanding of testing methodologies and tools
- Experience in Automation is a plus
- ISTQB Certified
Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most Customer first - It’s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach Open - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve Real - No jargon and no excuses! Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking. Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before. Collaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team. We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.