IT Quality Assurance Officer Job at LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited

LAPO Microfinance is a pro-poor financial institution committed to the empowerment of low-income Nigerians through creation of access to responsive financial services on a sustainable basis. The institution was founded as a non-profit entity by Mr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe while working as a Rural Co-operative Officer.

LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited exists to address the economic and social subjection of a large number of Nigerians through provision of financial services to micro, small and medium enterprises on affordable terms. LAPO Microfinance Bank provides a range of financial services which enable low-income households enhance their productive capacity; build and consolidate their economic and manage their risks. These products and services include loans, savings, micro-investment and micro-insurance services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: IT Quality Assurance Officer
Job Locations: Lagos & Edo

Key Responsibilities
Test Planning & Design:

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on requirements and specifications.
• Design and implement various testing methodologies (e.g., functional testing, performance testing, usability testing, security testing) as appropriate.
• Create and maintain test data.

Test Execution & Reporting:

• Execute test cases and document test results.
• Identify, log, and track defects using a bug tracking system.
• Report test results and provide feedback to development teams.
• Analyze test results to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Defect Management:

• Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve defects.
• Track defect resolution progress and ensure timely closure.
• Perform retesting to verify defect fixes.

Quality Assurance Process Improvement:

• Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Research and evaluate new testing tools and technologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices in software quality assurance.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.   
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding testing progress, defects, and risks.

Test Automation (if applicable):

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate tools.
• Implement and maintain a test automation framework.

Performance Testing (if applicable):

• Conduct performance testing to evaluate the performance and scalability of applications.
• Analyze performance test results and identify performance bottlenecks.

Security Testing (if applicable):

• Perform security testing to identify vulnerabilities in applications and systems.
• Collaborate with security teams to address security issues.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a relevant qualification.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lapo-nigeria.org and copy: precious.omoruyi-wise@lapo-nigeria.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.