Quality Assurance Engineer Job at Acumen

Acumen was incorporated on April 1, 2001, with seed capital from the Rockefeller Foundation, Cisco Systems Foundation and three individual philanthropists. Our desire was to transform the world of philanthropy by looking at all human beings as members of a single, global community where everyone had the opportunity to build a life of dignity.

Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders, and ideas. We invest patient capital in businesses whose products and services help people living in poverty to transform their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description:

• We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer who will play a crucial role in ensuring the overall quality and reliability of software applications and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning: Collaborate with the development team, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Test Execution: Execute various types of testing, including functional testing, integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Defect Identification and Reporting: Detect and document software defects, inconsistencies, and issues using bug tracking systems.
• Test Automation: Develop and maintain test automation scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze testing processes and methodologies regularly to identify areas for improvement.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, test procedures, and test results.
• Compatibility Testing: Conduct compatibility testing on different platforms, browsers, and devices.
• Performance Testing
• Security Testing
• Release Support: Participate in the release process, validating and signing off on the product's readiness for deployment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple testing tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and scripting languages.
• Proficiency in defect tracking systems and version control tools.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex requirements and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Portfolio to: careers@acumen.com.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.