Quality Assurance Engineer at Bumpa

Job Summary

Commerce is becoming ever more digital, the way we sell, buy and exchange value is changing faster than ever. Buyers want more convenient ways to buy, pay for products/services, and engage businesses while Sellers want more control over how they sell, manage their business, engage their customers and collect customer data. Bumpa is redefining commerce in Africa by building the infrastructure that is powering digital commerce on the continent for small business owners (SBOs). Bumpa Engineering Team is critical to fulfilling our vision to create solutions that simplify commerce for small businesses across Africa. We are seeking a dedicated QA Engineer to take on the responsibility of crafting and executing meticulous test plans aimed at enhancing the user experience of our products. Collaborating closely with our development and product team, the QA Engineer will play a pivotal role in identifying, rectifying, and resolving any software code issues.

Responsibilities

• Translate user stories into comprehensive test scenarios, ensuring the delivery of top-tier software quality.
• Implement test automation and oversee test execution within our integration testing framework.
• Guarantee the seamless and efficient execution of tests, focusing on speed and accuracy.
• Skillfully investigate and manage test failures, employing effective troubleshooting strategies.
• Evaluate product code in alignment with specified requirements.
• Generate meticulous logs to chronicle testing phases and capture defects.
• Develop and execute test cases based on established industry-standard software testing methodologies.
• Architect reusable and easily maintainable automated test suites.
• Execute and thoroughly document test plans, encompassing all facets of software quality assurance for the respective module.
• Provide expert recommendations for best practices and optimizations throughout the testing and bug-fixing cycles

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience creating automated tests using Java, Selenium/Appium, and Cucumber.
• Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman and Charles Proxy.
• Familiarity with working within Agile methodologies, encompassing Scrum, Kanban, and Shift Left practices.
• Competence in utilizing test management software such as Python, qTest, Zephyr, and SQL.
• Demonstrated understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approaches.
• Exposure to or direct experience with testing payment terminals (P.D.Q hardware) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices and associated tools.
• A systematic and analytical approach to troubleshooting challenges.
• Proficiency in time management and organizational skills.