The Quality Assurance Engineer at HF Group is responsible for maintaining the high quality of software solutions through rigorous testing methodologies, automation, and performance engineering. The role involves managing the end-to-end testing lifecycle, from planning and script creation to execution and result tracking, while collaborating closely with development and DevOps teams to drive efficiency and innovation.
Principle Accountabilities
Test Planning & Execution
Produce and manage level test plans, estimating effort and resource requirements for assigned projects.
Monitor changes to scope during the development cycle and re-evaluate plans and resources accordingly to mitigate risks to key milestones.
Build test scripts from various sources including functional specifications, technical specifications, and collaborative sessions with developers and designers.
Execute automated and manual tests, validating results and working with the development team to capture and reuse automated Unit Test Cases, Test Stubs, and Drivers.
Manage the UAT process by supporting business users to establish key scenarios that maximize the benefit of UAT, ensuring full acceptance and integration of the software solution.
Automation & Performance Engineering
Select and develop appropriate test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium), applying data-driven and risk-driven techniques to maintain automated test suites.
Work with the Development team to create and maintain automated nightly build verification (“smoke”) tests and identify system components suitable for automation.
Facilitate in-house performance testing ensuring all key infrastructure and data requirements are met using the best tools for the job (e.g., Jmeter).
Liaise with relevant departments to ensure key infrastructure (environments, interfaces, and access) is set up to enable all required testing activities.
Results Tracking, Quality Governance & Reporting
Ensure mutual understanding and technical consensus on specifications between business stakeholders, Software Engineers, and Quality Assurance Engineers.
Perform manual static testing by reviewing requirements, specifications, and user documentation to assure the quality of products and tests to be developed.
Monitor defects raised by the team, challenge their prioritization, and support them through to resolution.
Create and maintain manual test repositories and regression test packs, ensuring constant optimization to improve test estimates.
Maintain accurate version control and configuration management of all test objects and environments used.
Provide accurate task duration estimates and dependencies to leadership, assisting in the preparation of overall test plans, budgets, and schedules.
Process Improvement & Collaboration
Manage local processes and procedures within the test team and across the SDLC to drive efficiency and a high first-time pass rate.
Partner with the DevOps team to integrate quality checks into CI/CD pipelines.
Actively participate in innovation to explore new technologies and their application to the enterprise space.
Key Competencies and Skills
Agile Mastery: Strong understanding of Agile software development.
Modern Stack Knowledge: Proficiency in web service integration (REST/SOAP) and familiarity with Java/Spring Boot, React/Next.js.
Database & OS: Strong SQL skills with experience in Oracle, MongoDB, SQL Server, and MySQL. Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.
Automation & DevOps: Good understanding of J2EE architecture, .NET, JavaScript, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git).
Infrastructure: Experience with Cloud Technology (AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes, and containerization.
Performance Testing: Experience with Jmeter or similar performance/stress testing tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification is a plus.
4-5 years of Software Quality Engineering experience in a busy IT environment.
Interested and qualified? Go to HF Group on www.hfgroup.co.ke to apply. Ensure you complete the application through the provided link to the official portal.
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