Quality Assurance Engineer

Who Are We

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.

HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.

Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Job Summary: Leads the quality assurance efforts for software projects, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Key Job Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of test plans and test cases.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks


Job-Specific: Duties involve leading the development of test plans, mentoring junior QA engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality, conducting root cause analysis for defects, and maintaining automated testing frameworks.

Skills:
• Expertise in software testing methodologies and automation tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with advanced testing techniques and frameworks. Core Competencies:
• Technical leadership.
• Innovation.
• Strategic planning.
• Collaboration.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 

Experience: 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance. 

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.