QA Engineer I

Careem is building the Everything App to simplify daily life across the Middle East by enhancing mobility, food and grocery delivery, payment management, and more. Since 2012, the company has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn income, served more than 70 million customers, and fostered a thriving platform for regional talent and entrepreneurs. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries, Careem is driven by a mission to improve lives and create an inspiring organization. We are currently seeking passionate and creative Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers to join our teams and ensure the highest quality standards for our products through close collaboration with cross-functional squads.

Key Responsibilities
Review and thoroughly understand functional, technical, and design specifications to deliver precise testing outcomes. Provide accurate testing estimates to support project planning and timelines. Facilitate test plan and test case reviews with cross-functional teams to align on scope and approach. Execute, evaluate, and maintain both manual and automated test cases, documenting and reporting results clearly. Lead and manage bug triage meetings to prioritize and resolve defects efficiently. Participate in root cause analysis to identify underlying issues and prevent recurrence. Validate deliverables to ensure they meet customer requirements and quality expectations. Actively contribute to sprint ceremonies, grooming sessions, and other agile processes to promote early QA involvement (shift-left testing). Advocate for continuous improvement in testing practices and processes.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Fresh to 2.5 years of hands-on experience in software testing and QA. ISTQB - CTFL certification is preferred. Strong passion for delivering exceptional quality with a quality-driven mindset. Ability to problem-solve, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Self-driven, highly dedicated, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Adaptable with a proactive, “get-it-done” attitude. Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and roles.

Knowledge and Experience
Deep understanding of QA/testing processes, including SDLC, STLC, and defect life cycle. Programming skills in JavaScript, Python, and Java. Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies. Experience with integration testing, end-to-end (E2E) testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and UI testing. Testing approaches such as exploratory, risk-based, boundary-value analysis, and equivalence partitioning. Ability to generate comprehensive test cases from requirements and user stories. Defect management and tracking best practices. Mobile (Android, iOS) and web application testing expertise. API testing knowledge including different API methods, response validation, and error code differentiation. Understanding of test pyramid concepts covering unit, integration, and E2E test levels.

Technical Skills
Practical experience with test automation tools such as Sofy, BDD frameworks, Maestro, JMeter, Postman, Rest-assured, Selenium, and K6. Experience in debugging and unit testing. Familiarity with backend acceptance testing tools like Tavern and Postman. Exposure to chaos engineering and load testing concepts. Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Bitrise, and cloud deployments. Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture. Hands-on experience with distributed version control systems, especially Git.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Interest or experience in AI-driven testing tools or approaches, including AI test generation and defect prediction. Awareness and promotion of shift-left testing principles for early QA involvement. Work schedule includes four days a week in the office and one day remote, with the option to work remotely from any country for 30 days annually. Individual contributor roles in tech have two office days and three remote days per week. Unlimited vacation days per year. Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships, health clubs, and training classes. Opportunity to work alongside inspiring colleagues in a purposeful organization dedicated to regional impact and personal growth.

Join Careem to contribute your skills and passion to a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional quality and innovation across a dynamic and growing platform.