Software Quality Assurance Tester at Bluechip Technologies Limited

Job Objectives

• To function as a Software Test Analyst is to ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of software applications by designing and executing thorough testing processes.
• Involves identifying defects, improving testing strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance software performance while maintaining compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Expertly analyse requirement specification documents to ensure clarity,
• completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Determine the scope and coverage of testing activities.
• Establish a clear and effective test approach.
• Assess and define specific test requirements.
• Identify and document test scenarios and conditions with precision.
• Develop checklist-based scenarios to streamline test execution preparation.
• Establish traceability by linking test scenarios to requirements.
• Prepare, log, and monitor requirement issues using the issue log.
• Design and script well-structured test cases.
• Organize and manage test collections and suites efficiently.
• Analyse and prioritize test cases according to the test execution flow.
• Prepare and manage test data effectively for accurate validation.
• Conduct comprehensive end-to-end manual testing to validate system
• functionality.
• Plan, organize, and execute regression testing using manual testing
• techniques.
• Develop, run, and maintain automated test scripts for efficient test execution.
• Identify and validate defects with precision.
• Provide clear and detailed descriptions of identified defects.
• Assign appropriate severity levels to logged defects.
• Categorize and update defect statuses accurately.
• Log defects effectively using a defect management tool.
• Identify issues, gaps, and potential improvements during testing activities.
• Prepare concise and informative daily status reports.
• Generate test progress reports to track overall testing effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicators

• Initial Analysis of the various artefacts and design of test scenario identification No unjustifiable costs incurred.
• Documentation of all testing artefacts.
• Development of test cases and consequent execution.
• Communications including reporting etc.

Qualification / Certification

• A good first degree or its equivalent, preferably in Computer Science/ICT or any related field.
• Completion of NYSC, Professional qualification or/ and membership of an internationally recognized Management Association will be an advantage.
• 3 – 5 years postgraduation experience in either software testing, IT quality assurance, business analysis, product management.
• ISTQB foundation level training or certification.

Knowledge, Competencies:

• Quality Assurance and Software Testing.
• Business Analysis.
• Product Management.
• Project Management.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• SDLC and STLC.
• Test Management Tools (Tools like JIRA, TestRail, Bugzilla, Fogbuz and Quality Center).
• API Testing Tools (Tools like Postman, SoapUI, Swagger and Simple Rest Client & Advance Rest Client).

Skills:

• Analytical thinking and Problem solving.
• Oral and written communication
• Time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaboration.
• Presentations Skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your expertise and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values innovation and creativity.
• Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
• Modern and well-equipped office space to facilitate productivity.