Jobs at Baobabplus

Job Role

• As a Software Tester, you will be responsible for designing test scenarios to ensure software quality, executing these tests, and preparing reports on efficiency and anomalies detected, which will be communicated to the production team.
• You will also assist end users by addressing bugs, platform changes, and service requests. Additionally, you will actively participate in designing, reviewing, testing, and deploying software/applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Review user and software requirements.
• Define test plans with Business Analysts (BA) and Developers (DEV).
• Define test plans (unit, integration, performance, non-regression, etc.) and create an execution schedule.
• Set up and validate test environments and prepare test data.
• Execute test plans manually or using test automation tools.
• Ensure optimal test coverage aligned with business requirements
• Analyze test results, including impact assessment, database errors, and usability.
• Prepare summary reports on all aspects of the software testing process, detect and document any anomalies.
• Track and ensure the resolution of identified anomalies, validating the proposed solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, providing insights on requirements, product design, and potential issues.
• Collaborate with team members to test, resolve, and validate change requests.
• Identify and propose ideas to enhance system performance and availability.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and reports on testing procedures and results.
• Stay updated on the latest technological developments in the software testing industry.
• Prepare test environments and execute test campaigns within defined timelines.
• Understand business processes to ensure effective non-regression testing.
• Contribute to the automation strategy for functional testing.
• Identify implementations requiring non-functional testing.
• Conduct tests on both front-end and back-end applications.
• Lead the implementation of functional test automation policies.
• Confirm the implementation of requirements with the development team (DEV/Application Management).
• Support the deployment of applications into production (IT Operations Team/DevOps).
• Assist in analyzing initial defects post-deployment (Support Team).

Education & Experience

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in professional software testing.
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities and IT security.
• Proven experience in managing IT projects.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Capability to identify and raise alerts on detected risks.
• Basic knowledge of Java, JavaScript, and Python programming languages.
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Knowledge and practical experience with test management tools.
• Knowledge and experience with defect tracking tools.
• Practical experience with test automation tools.
• Strong and continuously improving skills in software quality assurance.
• Experience in implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Knowledge of NodeJS, T24 (JBase), React.js or similar frameworks is a plus.
• Experience in the microfinance or banking sector is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Commitment to improving verbal and comprehension skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Proactive, motivated, and highly organized.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a dynamic work environment with great attention to detail.
• Friendly, approachable, enthusiastic, and driven with a passion for excellence.

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Job Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment:

• Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deploy and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Optimize cloud usage and cost by continuously monitoring resource consumption and rightsizing deployments.
• Ensure the resilience of applications and systems by designing fault-tolerant and disaster recovery-ready architectures.
• Support the implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

Monitoring, Security & Compliance:

• Establish robust monitoring and alerting systems using tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Implement security best practices for identity, access, and resource management.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with relevant standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, ISO 27017 and internal IT policies.
• Manage identity and access through IAM roles, policies, and federation where applicable.

Automation & Operational Excellence:

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance tasks using scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Support application teams in deploying workloads efficiently while maintaining operational quality.
• Manage system configuration with tools like Ansible or AWS Systems Manager.

Collaboration & Support:

• Partner with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to design and implement cloud-native solutions.
• Provide support for cloud-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders.
• Document infrastructure design, workflows, processes, and operational guidelines for knowledge sharing and continuity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4–6 years experience in Cloud Engineering, System Administration, or DevOps roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in cloud security, identity & access management, and networking.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, cloud monitoring, and log management solutions.
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.

Required Behaviour Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, especially regarding security and compliance.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.

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Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to accelerate development and deployment cycles.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes, ensuring resilience, scalability, and zero-downtime deployments.
• Monitor and maintain system health, performance, and availability using observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, AWS CloudWatch, or Datadog.
• Collaborate with software development and QA teams to implement DevOps best practices across the SDLC.
• Ensure high security standards by embedding security tools and checks into CI/CD pipelines and managing secure configurations across systems.
• Manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, GCP, optimizing for cost, performance, and scalability.
• Respond to and troubleshoot incidents effectively; drive root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Work with the PMO, Digital Product, and IT teams to ensure smooth transition of services from development to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with at least 4 – 6 years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP.
• Advanced skills in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket Pipelines).
• Solid scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Datadog.
• Familiarity with distributed storage systems, databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL), and Linux system administration.
• A proactive approach to system performance, reliability, and security.
• Experience working with agile teams and DevOps culture.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical requirements across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Passion for automation, process improvement, and DevOps culture.
• A collaborative team player with a continuous learning mindset.