Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer at Onafriq

The Role

• We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our QA team that is apt to learn new technologies, grow their skills, and, most importantly, drive the evolution of our software testing practices.  This is a key position within Engineering, so your efforts will have a noticeable impact on both the company and the product. In addition to the qualifications below, successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for Testing concepts, and cultivating a SDLC culture that yields high-quality software, strong engineering principles, and methodical problem-solving skills.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and specifications.
• Develop, implement, and execute test plans and test cases for web applications using Playwright.
• Perform both manual and automated testing to identify, isolate, and document software defects.
• Design, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts for web applications using Playwright.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure the stability and reliability of software releases.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve identified issues.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends related to quality assurance and automation.
• Participate in phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC), providing input on quality-related aspects of the SDLC.

Skills and competencies

• Proven experience in software quality assurance with a focus on web applications
• Strong proficiency in automated testing tools, with expertise in Playwright.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries for data validation.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of C#, JavaScript, and other programing languages is a plus.

Educational Qualifications and Key Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) are desired but not required.
• Fluency in English