Senior QA Engineer - Lagos at Kuda Bank

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute both exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality.
• Design detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Monitor and analyze the results of the debugging process.
• Conduct thorough regression testing after bug resolution.
• Evaluate current products to identify and address deficiencies.
• Track quality assurance metrics, including defect densities and open defect counts.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics throughout all production stages.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., developers and product managers) to define system requirements and ensure consistent project execution.
• Plan, create, and manage the overall quality assurance strategy.
• Identify bottlenecks in the QA process and recommend improvements.
• Stay current with new testing tools and strategies.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience as a QA Engineer.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Java, JavaScript or C#.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• 4-5 years of experience in API Automation (Postman, REST assured)
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Have an understanding of Performance and Security testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or Bitbucket.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Cypress, Selenium WebDriver and Appium. 
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on the company’s success.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to lead, mentor and train junior team members.