Quality Assurance Engineer - Finasq

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).

Experience with testing mobile banking apps and payment processing systems.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and CI / CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab.

Understanding of cybersecurity best practices in the financial sector.