Head, Quality Assurance & Software Testing at Stanbic IBTC

JOB PURPOSE

The Head, QA manages the day to day operation of the software testers including providing quality assurance of all software developed before deployment.

The QA function ensures adequate testing is conducted to ensure the software created by developers is fit for its purpose. Software testing involves the analysis of software, and systems, to avert risk and prevent software issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Define the strategy, approach, and execution of Quality Assurance in development projects.
• Implement the Group’s QA methodologies to ensure compliance with QA standards, specifications, and regulations as applicable
• Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes
• Identify tools, techniques, and staffing needs to ensure efficiency and delivery of the team’s objectives
• Research new tools, technologies, and testing processes
• Design and develop innovative ideas to solve unique, technical problems
• Experience working with JMETER to test software performance and various test Automation frameworks, e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cucumber, Cypress, Robot Framework, Swagger, etc.
• Proficient in at least two of the following: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript and NodeJS

QUALIFICATIONS

• First degree
• Professional Qualification in ISTQB(CTFl) would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Test Automation. Experience in using defect tracking tools and technologies to identify, report and close identified system bugs and abnormalities
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Software Management. Experience developing automation test scripts using contemporary frameworks like Selenium, WebDriver, Cucumber, or Cypress
• Minimum of 3 years experience using SQL to manipulate databases