QA Engineer – Software Testing (Saudi National)

About the CompanyAstek Middle East is part of Astek, a global engineering and technology consulting group founded in France in 1988 and now present on five continents. The Middle East entity delivers IT and technology services across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan, supporting clients in public and government, healthcare, transportation, banking, retail, airlines, and tourism. With 10,000 employees worldwide and revenue of €620 million in 2023, Astek focuses on digital transformation and complex systems engineering for international clients. The group promotes a strong culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and continuous skills development. More information is available on the Astek Saudi Arabia and UAE country pages, and candidates can reach Astek Middle East at contact-astekme@astek-international.com.About the RoleWe are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our team in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have experience in software quality assurance and testing, with a strong understanding of testing methodologies, defect tracking, and software quality standards. This position is open to Saudi Nationals only. Candidates with 1 year or more of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in Al Qassim.ResponsibilitiesReview business requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to identify potential issues and provide feedback.Plan, prioritize, and coordinate testing activities.Create and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases.Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing software products.Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.Identify, document, and track software defects using bug-tracking tools.Conduct API testing and collaborate with development teams to resolve identified issues.Write SQL queries to validate data and verify system functionality.Perform cross-browser and cross-device testing for web applications.Test mobile applications and use debugging tools to investigate issues.Collaborate with automation teams to expand automated test coverage.Monitor testing progress, report issues, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.1+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance (QA) or Software Testing.Saudi National.Required SkillsUnderstanding of software testing methodologies and the software development life cycle (SDLC).Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.Basic knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman.Knowledge of SQL queries, including SELECT statements and JOINs.Familiarity with web and mobile application testing.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred SkillsISTQB Foundation Level certification is a plus.Location & Candidate PreferenceThis position is based on-site in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia.Candidates currently residing in Al Qassim will be given preference.Candidates from other locations who are willing to relocate to Al Qassim are also welcome to apply.