QA Automation Engineer

Company Overview ITGOALS is a dynamic and innovative company committed to driving growth and delivering exceptional digital solutions. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where creativity and technical excellence thrive. Job Title QA Automation Engineer Location New Cairo, Egypt (with international collaboration) Years of Experience 3–5 years Job Description Planning, preparation and execution of tests for mobile applications and related backend services in all relevant environments (DEV, TEST, PREPROD and production smoke tests). Functional, regression and integration testing for iOS, Android and cross-platform applications. Design, implementation and maintenance of automated tests for mobile UI and backend APIs. Preparation and management of test cases and test data. Support of non-functional testing (performance, stability, basic security) and participation in UAT support. Close cooperation with developers, analysts, architects and DevOps engineers to ensure effective defect management, sufficient test coverage and release readiness, including testing on physical devices according to the agreed device matrix. Key Responsibilities Review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure they are clear, testable, and complete. Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data for web and/or mobile applications. Execute manual testing (functional, regression, smoke, exploratory) and document results clearly. Identify, log, and track defects with strong reproduction steps, expected vs. actual behavior, and supporting evidence. Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues, validate fixes, and confirm root-cause resolution. Support release readiness by coordinating regression cycles and verifying critical user flows end-to-end. Contribute to improving QA processes, standards, and documentation across the team. Participate in agile ceremonies and communicate testing progress, risks, and quality metrics transparently. Where applicable, assist in building or maintaining automated tests and integrating them into CI pipelines. Required Skills & Qualifications 0–5 years of experience in software testing and/or quality assurance (including internships or academic projects). Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to validating software behavior. Understanding of QA fundamentals: test case design, defect lifecycle, regression testing, and risk-based testing. Ability to write clear bug reports and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with web technologies and client-server concepts (basic understanding of APIs, HTTP, and browsers). Comfort working with issue tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, or similar). Basic knowledge of SQL and/or ability to validate data through logs, responses, or database queries is a plus. Strong problem-solving mindset, ownership, and willingness to learn. Nice to Have Experience with test automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and writing maintainable automated tests. Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and basic API validation strategies. Exposure to performance testing concepts/tools (e.g., JMeter, k6) and monitoring/logging basics. Understanding of CI/CD concepts and how automated tests fit into build and release pipelines. Experience testing responsive UI, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility basics (WCAG). ISTQB (or similar) certification or coursework in software quality/testing. What Success Looks Like Requirements are validated early, and potential quality risks are raised proactively. Defects are caught before release, with clear reporting that speeds up diagnosis and resolution. Regression cycles are efficient, repeatable, and focused on the highest-risk areas. Product releases are stable, with fewer production issues and improved user experience. QA is a trusted partner—collaboration is strong, and quality ownership is shared across the team. Additional Information This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects with international collaboration, learn from experienced teammates, and grow your QA skills in a supportive, delivery-focused environment.