Head of QA

Urgent: Head of QA | Selenium or Cypress

Location: Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Probation Period: 6-Month Period | Potential Permanent Conversion

Industry Experience: Fintech, Remittance, or Digital Banking

Skills: Automation (Selenium/Cypress), Mobile Wallets, Payment Gateway

Immediate candidates must reside in KSA; GCC nationals preferred or Expat with transferable Iqama

Overview

Our client in KSA is seeking a Head of QA to ensure total reliability across the remittance platform. The role will define and implement automated testing strategies, oversee performance and stress testing, and guarantee defect-free transaction processing across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement automated testing frameworks to ensure robust, repeatable validation
Oversee performance, load, and stress testing of transaction systems
Drive end-to-end QA strategy to achieve zero defects in production
Collaborate with Development, DevOps, and Product teams to integrate QA into CI/CD pipelines
Establish QA governance, standards, and metrics to monitor quality across the organisation
Mentor QA teams to build technical expertise and a culture of quality and accountability

Requirements

Proven experience in QA leadership within fintech, remittance, or digital banking platforms
Expert in automation frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress
Experience testing mobile wallets, payment gateways, or high-volume financial transaction systems
Strong knowledge of performance, stress, and security testing practices
Leadership experience, with ability to guide and mentor high-performing QA teams

Eligibility Criteria:

-Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for on-site engagement

-Saudi or GCC National (Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar), or Expat with transferable Iqama

-Business Visit and Family Visit visas are not eligible

Application Process

Senior technology leaders ready to shape strategic outcomes are invited to apply via email at [email protected] CC: [email protected], quoting the job title in the subject line.