QA Automation Engineer

Valleysoft | Center of Excellence, a leading regional IT services provider based in Cairo, is committed to delivering innovative, high-quality software solutions to clients globally. Since 2006, we have partnered with industry leaders such as IBM to tackle complex business and technical challenges and drive digital transformation.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive QA Automation Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and ensure the robustness of our software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing, programming, and quality assurance best practices.

Requirements

Design, develop, and execute test cases and scenarios based on business and functional requirements

Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing for banking applications

Develop and maintain automation test scripts using Selenium and Appium

Conduct performance and load testing using JMeter

Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives)

Track and manage defects using Jira, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up until closure

Collaborate with developers using GitLab for version control and CI/CD processes

Validate APIs, databases, and backend services where applicable

Ensure compliance with banking standards, security, and regulatory requirements

Prepare test reports, defect reports, and quality metrics for stakeholders

Continuously improve testing processes, frameworks, and automation coverage

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

ISTQB Certification is mandatory

Proven experience in software testing within banking or financial services is preferred

Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle and Defect Life Cycle

Technical Skills:

• Automation Tools: Selenium (Web Automation), Appium (Mobile Automation), JMeter (Performance Testing)
• Agile & DevOps Tools: Jira (Defect & Task Management), GitLab (Version Control & CI/CD)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Programming languages (at least one required): Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience with API testing tools
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and test integration
• Familiarity with banking systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
  
  

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development