Software Quality Assurance Officer at AB Microfinance Bank

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• Ensure the updates and implementation of the quality assurance guidelines
• Prepare and maintain the testing plan according to the quality assurance guidelines
• Ensure that test scenarios and scripts are prepared in a structured way, prioritized to
• reflect business or technical priorities and are approved by appropriate stakeholders
• Scheduling testing activities and Providing budget forecasts
• Automate the testing processes and ensure continuous improvement over time
• Providing feedback to the development team
• Conducting risk assessments in the testing phase
• Perform continuous testing and upgrades when required
• Liaising with suppliers, teams and team leaders when needed
• Be a key player in the solution delivery lifecycle process
• Creating and implementing new test strategies
• Take part in the first line support in the post-go-live phase
• Deliver training sessions when applicable (prepare materials).
• Maintain and develop deep knowledge of products, parameters and processes of
• CBS and applications
• Document software, features and processes when required
• Provide information about the products and processes in the bank.

Requirements
Necessary experience and knowledge

• Minimum B.Sc. / HND in Computer Science, Economics or related discipline with cognate experience
• At least four years’ hands-on relevant professional experience in a similar role
• A strong understanding of testing principles, methodologies and tools used in Waterfall, Agile and V-model methodologies
• Proven track record in Testing Management experience working in an Agile/scrum context.
• Good knowledge of business processes and/or Accounting
• Excellent grasp of test metrics, release process and test environment principles
• Understanding of common software failures and faults
• Manual and Automated Testing
• Planning and prioritizing projects
• Fluent English, both in writing and orally
• ISEB and/or ISTQB certification is an asset.
• Prior working experience with a Core Banking System (CBS) or a software package
• Awareness of configuration management and change control processes is an asset