QA engineer
Africa/Nairobi - EAT / EAT
Summary
About Me
A highly skilled and experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer with 4+ years of experience,
and a unique blend of front-end and back-end development skill. Expert in testing and debugging
software applications, creating and executing test plans, designing and implementing automated testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to ensure high-quality products and exceptional user experiences. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Work Experience:
Lead QA engineer:
Cashia
March 2021 to Present
Leading the QA team to deliver a high quality tested product, for a financial services app that aims to centralize payments and make paying for goods and services effortless on time and within budget.
Responsible for managing and delegating tasks to the Qa team, promoting a collaborative work environment.
Developed and executed comprehensive automated test cases in advance to guide software developers in understanding how the feature would be tested.
Maintained oversight of system operations, demonstrating excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Worked closely with software developers on a daily basis, conducting rigorous testing of product features and documenting findings for further analysis and improvement.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prioritize bugs in the Product Backlog, providing valuable insights for development sprint planning and enhancing the overall quality of deliverables.
Collaborated closely with project managers and designers to ensure the project was meeting user needs and requirements.
Wrote E2e and unit tests that enforced test driven principles
Assisted in the maintenance and update oft e s t documentation, including test
scripts and test data.
- TECHNOLOGIES
Typescript, Selenium, Appium, ESLint, Jenkins,TestRail, Cypress, Redux, ReactJS, Figma, Slack, Jira, Git
QA engineer:
Innovex Solutions
February 2 0 2 0 to March 2021
Contributed to the development of acceptance criteria for user stories and use cases for product features, ensuring alignment with business requirements and e n d-user expectations .
Documented test results, defects, and enhancement requests, and created tickets in a project management tool to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
Managed the delicate balance between In-Sprint testing and Bi-weekly rollout testing, effectively meeting project milestones and ensuring timely product releases.
Conducted manual testing and reported defects, providing detailed information for developers to address the issues.
Assisted in the maintenance and update of test documentation, including test scripts and test data.
Developed a basic understanding of test automation tools and techniques through hands-on experience and self-study.
- TECHNOLOGIES
LoadRunner, Selenium, SessionLab and Testpad, Jenkins, TestRail, Cypress, TypeScript, Python, Figma, Slack, Jira, Git
Junior backend developer/UX designer:
Safaricom
September 2019 to January 2 0 2 0
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software products.
Developed and maintained backend systems for web applications.
Implemented automation processes to optimize product performance and scalability.
Consumed REST APIs that formed from the backend that in turn provided deep understanding on
the technology.
Successfully designed and implemented the revenue collection system that has generated over 5
billion shillings in revenue, demonstrating strong technical and strategic skills. -
TECHNOLOGIES
Python, Django, Rest APIs, Docker, Nginx, HAProxy, Apache, Postman, Maker most, Git
Expectations
As a prospective Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, I hold specific expectations for my new job that reflect my commitment to ensuring product excellence. I anticipate receiving well-defined project requirements to effectively design comprehensive test plans, executing various testing methodologies, and meticulously documenting and reporting bugs. Collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams, I aim to advocate for quality, facilitate clear communication, and contribute to process enhancements. I look forward to opportunities for continuous learning and growth, embracing emerging QA technologies and industry best practices. With a keen eye for detail, I will rigorously validate software fixes and improvements, promoting a culture of excellence within the organization. As a problem solver, I am dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality, enhancing user satisfaction, and contributing to the achievement of company objectives.
Employment Preferences
Expected Base Salary
**,000 USD
Academic Degree
Experience
Total Professional Experience
Startup Experience
Big-Tech Companies
Enterprise Experience
Skills
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