Senior QA Engineer - (3 months) - Remote - Immediate Hiring

September 15, 2026

Robusta Technology Group (RTG) is a key driver of digital transformation, providing a holistic technology ecosystem. RTG partners with local and international organizations to build exceptional digital customer experiences, establish engineering hubs, and launch ventures across multiple industries and domains. Through its events, spaces, and content, RTG serves as a catalyst for innovation, impact, and sustainable growth.

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading technology consultancy group. With over a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering more than 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a trusted technology partner and a preferred employer in the Egyptian market.

Together, Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa by creating tailored engineering hub solutions that connect global companies with exceptional talent.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle. You will drive both manual and automated testing efforts while contributing to continuous quality improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases and test scenarios.
Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end (E2E) automated test suites.
Verify that software implementations meet business and functional requirements.
Review business and technical requirements to ensure consistency, completeness, and testability.
Identify, document, track, and verify software defects through to resolution.
Suggest product and functionality improvements based on usability and quality standards.
Conduct post-release and post-implementation testing to ensure product stability and quality.
Support regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing activities.
Work closely with developers and product teams to resolve quality issues and improve development processes.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance and quality control is a must, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead QA role.
Proven expertise in both manual and automated testing, including hands-on experience with automation frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to design and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and regression suites for complex software systems.
Strong track record of identifying, isolating, and documenting critical bugs and edge cases, with a reputation for meticulousness and attention to detail.
Experience leading and mentoring QA teams and managing quality processes in Agile or hybrid development environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead difficult conversations with clients and stakeholders and translate technical findings into business value.
Proficiency with bug tracking and test management tools.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

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