Senior Software Tester / Quality Control

About Smart Education LLC:

Smart Education LLC is a leading UAE-based educational distributor specializing in providing high-quality learning and teaching materials for US K–12, Tertiary, and Vocational education, as well as English Language Teaching and Learning resources. Founded by experienced educators from the Middle East, UK, and US, we are committed to delivering regionally specific content that aligns with international standards.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Quality Control/Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications. In this role, you will design and execute test scenarios, conduct various types of testing, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues. Your contributions will play a vital role in maintaining high-quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle. 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Translate business and technical requirements into detailed test strategies, traceability matrices, and test scenarios. 
• Design, execute, and maintain test cases across web, mobile

  (iOS/Android),

  and

  APIs

  . 
• Develop and drive sprint-specific

  QA

  plans,

  UAT

  scenarios, and release demos. 
• Perform multiple testing types, including

  SIT

  ,

  UAT

  , regression, performance, penetration, and compatibility. 
• Report, track, and prioritize issues using tools like

  JIRA

  with

  X-Ray

  . 
• Collaborate closely with development teams to investigate, reproduce, and resolve reported issues. 
• Contribute to automation initiatives using Selenium,

  REST

  Assured, TestNG, Maven, or similar frameworks. 
• Validate backend processes with

  SQL

  queries and database checks. 
• Advocate for quality-first culture within

  Agile Scrum

  ceremonies. 
• Mentor and coach junior QA engineers to raise the team’s capability. 

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of software testing experience (manual or hybrid).

• Strong understanding of 

  software testing process and frameworks.

   
• Strong understanding of

  STLC, SDLC, and Agile testing

  . 
• Proven experience in

  test strategy, test planning, test execution, and defect management

  . 
• Hands-on experience testing

  web applications, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and APIs

  . 
• Familiarity with

  tools like JIRA and X-Ray plugin

   
• Exposure to 

  test automation frameworks

   (e.g., Selenium, REST Assured, TestNG, Maven). 
• Working knowledge of

  SQL

  for backend data validation. 
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers. 
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Agile Scrum methodologies. 
• Proficient in writing detailed test plans and test cases. 
• Knowledge of testing areas such as automation, security, and performance. 
• ISTQB certification and fluency in English are considered advantages. 

Join our team and be part of a dynamic, innovative company!