Tana is a career launchpad for tech-savvy Kenyan youth. This role is with a global travel technology company that builds booking platforms for vacation itineraries, flights, and hotels. This is a full-stack Quality Assurance (QA) role, combining hands-on manual testing, test automation, and proactive innovation, including experimenting with AI to improve testing workflows. You will work closely with a team of junior engineers and help drive the shift toward modern automation practices.
Responsibilities
Perform end-to-end manual and automated testing across a complex travel booking product.
Become a deep product expert, developing a thorough understanding of the platform's critical logic and user flows.
Proactively identify opportunities to automate manual test cases and take initiative in building those automations.
Write and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with TypeScript.
Test and validate APIs using tools such as Postman.
Write and execute SQL queries to support data validation and backend testing.
Participate in daily standups, clearly communicating progress, blockers, and testing status.
Experiment with AI tools and implement new workflows to improve QA processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality across the product lifecycle.
Continuously stay up to date with emerging trends and best practices in QA, and proactively identify ways to implement them across the team.
Requirements
Must have:
2–3 years of hands-on automation QA experience (Playwright), with a strong QA mindset and critical thinking approach.
Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript (strongly preferred).
Experience writing and executing SQL queries.
Knowledge of APIs and experience working with tools like Postman.
Ability to communicate clearly and proactively, both verbally in standups and in written updates.
Attention to detail and diligence in testing to catch critical bugs before production.
Ability to incorporate feedback quickly and adapt to a fast-paced team environment.
Nice to have:
A background in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Experience using AI tools to support or accelerate QA work.
Additional Details
Location: This is a full-time, remote role based in Kenya.
Working Hours: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM EAT.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by visiting the following application link: Tana on Careers Page.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Tana application portal via this link: Apply for Automation QA Engineer at Tana. Complete the process on the external careers page as instructed.
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