Quality Assurance Specialist at Dangote

DESCRIPTION

• The QA Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software applications and services. This role involves designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and working closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to resolve issues and ensure optimal functionality across web, desktop, and mobile applications.
• The ideal candidate has a strong background in software testing methodologies, experience with automation tools, and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). A passion for quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, document, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on applications and services.
• Identify, record, and thoroughly document defects using issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Collaborate with developers and business teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Postman, or similar frameworks.
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) by coordinating with end-users and gathering feedback.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards and best practices across the application lifecycle.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with manual and automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with API testing and tools such as Postman, Swagger, or SoapUI.
• Knowledge of SQL and ability to validate data through queries.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.