Full Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Cross-Functional Tester/QA Engineer with experience in the financial industry to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in testing both front-end and back-end systems in banking, fintech, or financial services environments, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, security, and transactional accuracy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of secure and high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts (manual and automated) tailored for financial systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across digital banking platforms, payment gateways, APIs, and financial transaction systems.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand business rules, financial workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct testing for financial modules such as KYC, AML, digital payments, account management, and reporting.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide QA input on risk, edge cases, and industry-specific testing standards.
• Use tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM for test and defect management.
• Maintain and extend automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, REST Assured) relevant to financial application testing.
• Perform database validation and testing using SQL, particularly with financial records and ledger data.
• Conduct security and data integrity testing in compliance with local and international financial regulations (e.g., SAMA, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Provide clear test results and reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of QA/testing experience, with at least 2 years in the financial industry (e.g., banking, fintech, insurance).
• Strong understanding of financial systems, workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience testing APIs and services used in digital finance platforms.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Postman).
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for financial data validation.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps environments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

Preferred Skills

• ISTQB Certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SAMA regulations and standards (Saudi Central Bank).