Senior Software Test Engineer
Khazna
Company Overview Khazna launched in 2020 with a mission to improve the financial well-being of the underbanked, who have little access to formal financial services by providing access to convenient, effective and secure smartphone-based financial services. Khazna has received the Central Bank of Egypt’s first prepaid card license and aims to become the go-to neobank for underbanked consumers across the Middle East. In the next phase of its journey, Khazna is looking to continue scaling up its operations in Egypt and to launch its operations in Saudi Arabia. This is a fun stage in the company's lifecycle as the core foundation has been but it is still early enough to assume a ton of ownership and to help shape the future of the company and its success. Join Khazna and contribute your skills and expertise to our mission of revolutionizing digital payments and driving financial inclusion across the region. Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Testing Engineer to join our QA team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the testing scope of complex features end-to-end, owning regression planning and test cycle management, driving automation efforts using Playwright and SHAFT Engine and actively coaching and mentoring junior and mid-level team members. You will collaborate closely with development, product and operations teams to ensure quality standards are met across every release cycle from UAT regression through production sign-off. The ideal candidate is technically strong, process-disciplined, and a natural team contributor who takes ownership of quality beyond their individual scope. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end testing for assigned features — including test planning, HLS writing, test case creation, execution, and sign-off. Define and review testing scope, coverage, and regression plans for assigned modules. Write, review, and maintain automation test scripts using Playwright and SHAFT Engine. Conduct API testing using Postman with full endpoint coverage. Solid hands-on experience in mobile testing across iOS and Android platforms. Own release cycles end-to-end from planning through UAT regression to production sign-off. Perform independent root cause analysis on production defects and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders. Manage Jira tasks, time logging, and Zephyr test cycles accurately and consistently. Coach and mentor junior and mid-level team members through structured feedback and regular 1:1s. Review and approve test cases and HLS documents produced by junior and mid-level engineers. Contribute to QA documentation, process standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Proactively flag risks, blockers, and coverage gaps before they impact delivery. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. 5 years of experience in software quality assurance with at least 1–2 years in a senior or lead QA role. Proven hands-on experience with test automation frameworks specifically Playwright and/or SHAFT Engine. Solid experience in API testing using Postman. Strong knowledge of mobile testing across iOS and Android platforms. Proficiency in test management tools:Jira and Zephyr. Experience owning and leading full release cycles in an agile environment. Demonstrated ability to write, review and maintain automation scripts independently. Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members. Strong understanding of QA processes, defect lifecycle and documentation standards.