4G Capital Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Kenya
4G Capital Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Kenya
Reporting to: CTO
Hours: 8:30 – 17:30, Monday- Friday and beyond when required
Location: Nairobi, with occasional local travel required
Company Introduction
We empower micro and small businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa to grow and succeed. This not only means access to credit, but also the skills to use it correctly. It’s why our first product blends loans with financial education.
Purpose of the position
We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality. QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts.)
The QA technician role plays an important part in our company’s product development process.
Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective.
Responsibilities
Plan, create and manage the overall Quality Planning strategy
Collaborate with the Product Development team to ensure consistent project execution; develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback; liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements when needed
Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases; estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
Complete manual and / or automated testing activities following test plan
Monitor debugging process results; identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement quality assurance related solutions
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
Work experience &
skills
Proven work experience in software development
Proven work experience in software quality assurance
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
Experience using Jira to manage software testing activities and defect planning a plus
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
Personal qualities & behavioral traits
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, employing effective time management and organizational skills
A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Passion for learning new data analysis methods and tools
Excellent critical thinking skills
Academic & trade qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer
5+ years of experience with a variety of different testing techniques such as UI Testing, Automated Testing, Test Driven Development Strategies and other
3+ years of experience with web security technology
5+ years of experience with software QA tools and processes
4G Capital does not charge any recruitment fees.
How To Apply
Interested and Qualified candidates should their CV and application letter to careers@4g-capital.com by 21st January, 2019
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