QA Engineer - Mobile at Interswitch

Locations: Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan - Oyo
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Group Shared Technology

About the Position

• We are looking for Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers for our Mobile Application Team who will execute and manage exploratory and automated tests to ensure application quality
• You will design and implement tests and test frameworks, debug and define corrective actions and ensure timely delivery in a fast-paced environment
• In addition, you will partake in all stages of application development, especially during the planning stage, to proactively identify potential issues.

In summary, an ideal candidate should work to:

• Implement quality standards and measures for the Information Technology services within Interswitch with focus on mobile apps.
• Ensure products and services are delivered – apps which customers love!
• Partake in the development and launch of efficient Software Solutions to support Interswitch’s core business.

Responsibilities
You will function in the following capacities:

Strategy & Planning:

• Partake in establishing Quality Assurance measures and testing standards for new and existing applications, throughout their life time.
• Perform industry analysis to increase own awareness on mobile application quality standards and provides insights to the Quality Assurance team
• Prepare and deliver test reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT systems and projects across the Organization.

Technical:

• Create and execute test strategies which cover identified test scenarios.
• Create and execute automated tests. An acumen for automated testing is very desirable.
• A passion to work with Software Engineers to set up and establish automated test pipelines for developed Mobile Apps.
• Very good exploratory testing skills and knowledge of best user experience practices for mobile apps.
• Follow predefined team standards to ensure quality software release.
• Support and serve as a technical expert for Interswitch's in-house applications in all stages of development, testing, and deployment.
• Create and maintain proper documentation of all testing activities.
• Review new or modified applications, including documentation, diagram, process flows and and flow charts, to determine if the applications still perform as users require and conform to guidelines.
• Perform value driven testing activities that result in consistently deploying applications that meet business requirements and systems goals while fulfilling end-user requirements.
• Identify, report and track to closure all existing or potential issues, bugs and defects.
• Make recommendations for application improvements to Software Engineers.
• Communicate application issues to the concerned development team for timely resolution.
• Ensure PCIDSS standards are met through close monitoring of outputs.

Requirements

• Practical experience with mobile testing frameworks/tools such as Appium, Katalon, Espresso, TestDroid, and Calabash on native IOS and Android devices.
• Practical experience with web application domain and testing knowledge. Experience using Selenium Webdriver (Java or Javascript) is highly desired.
• Experience designing and developing mobile test automation solutions in a CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience in configuring, installing apps, debugging and troubleshooting IOS and Android devices.
• Demonstrated passion for mobile apps and in-depth knowledge of a variety of device firmware types, OS and related characteristics.
• Experience with QA processes – defect reporting and tracking to closure, documentation, security testing, non-functional testing e.t.c.
• Familiarity with Java, Git, Selenium WebDriver, MS SQL.
• Familiarity with Cordova, React Native and mobile development systems is a plus.
• Interest in performing manual and automated testing
• The ingenuity to think of new ways to test and identify failure points
• Proven history of striving to continuously, learn, improve and apply new technologies that will increase operational efficiency and effectiveness
• The ability to stay productive and deliver value in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of Agile Process and ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet critical project milestones and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years work experience in a Software Quality Assurance role with at least 1 year as a Mobile Test Engineer.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you work as a team player. This is very important.
• A “Can Do” attitude, relentless in finding new ways to tackle unknown scenarios and survive in unchartered waters.
• Programming experience is an added advantage.
• Understanding of development methodologies (such as Agile and Scrum).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills
• Technically, previous experience with these tools is desirable: JIRA, Jenkins, Git, Ruby/Cucumber, Postman, Katalon Studio, Appium, Espresso, Calabash and Selenium Webdriver.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification is a great added advantage.