QA Lead Engineer
Summary
CoorB is hiring a QA Lead Engineer in Riyadh to own end-to-end QA strategy: building automation frameworks for web, mobile, and backend, integrating tests into CI/CD, driving performance/security testing, and mentoring QA engineers. Stack includes Selenium/Cypress/Playwright/Appium, Java/Python/JS, Jenkins/GitLab CI/Azure DevOps, JMeter, Postman.
ABOUT CoorB
We
build full-fledged innovative solutions with a focus on process automation,
user experience enhancement, and advanced data analytics. With our extensive
industry expertise, we help achieve operational excellence, future-proof your
IT investments, and ensure a competitive edge in the ever-evolving finance
industry.
OUR
OPPORTUNITY
The QA Lead
Engineer will be responsible for defining and executing the overall quality
assurance strategy across multiple products and platforms, ensuring the
delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable software. This role combines
hands-on automation expertise with strong leadership in process improvement,
team management, and quality governance. The QA Lead Engineer will partner
closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams to drive quality
initiatives, lead automation adoption, and establish a culture of continuous
testing and improvement.
YOU
WILL
» Own the end-to-end QA strategy, including test planning,
automation, performance, and release validation.
» Design, implement, and maintain scalable automation frameworks
for web, mobile, and backend systems.
» Lead, mentor, and coach QA engineers—providing technical
guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
» Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product
requirements are testable, measurable, and aligned with quality objectives.
» Integrate automated testing pipelines within CI/CD processes to
enable continuous delivery and reduce regression risks.
» Drive performance, load, and security testing strategies to
ensure system reliability and scalability under real-world conditions.
» Evaluate and standardize automation tools, technologies, and
best practices across projects.
» Champion data-driven testing approaches and maintain visibility
into product quality through KPIs and dashboards.
» Lead defect triage meetings, coordinate release testing, and
ensure timely defect resolution and risk reporting.
Requirements
» TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE YOU NEED
» Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
» 6–10 years of experience in
software testing, including at least 3 years in a QA Lead or similar leadership
role.
» Strong hands-on experience
with automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium,
TestNG, JUnit, etc.).
» Proficiency in at least one
programming language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
» Experience integrating test
automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps).
» Strong knowledge of API and
backend testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
» Experience with performance
testing (JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, or k6).
» Familiarity with test
management and bug tracking tools (Jira, TestRail).
» Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and
organizational skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
» Proven leadership and
communication skills with the ability to drive cross-team collaboration and
influence quality culture.