Job Description
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Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance Execution: Collaborate with product managers and software engineers to contribute to comprehensive quality assurance strategies, test plans, and quality gates for web and mobile software platforms across the full development lifecycle
- Mobile Testing: Execute end-to-end testing of Androidmobile applications ensuring optimal performance across diverse device configurations and network conditions typical in African markets
- Technical Support: Provide second-level technical support, including analysis of production issues in distributed systems
- Requirements Implementation: Maintain deep understanding of user requirements and business logic through BDD practices, translating business scenarios into comprehensive automated and manual test cases
- Quality Testing & Analysis: Execute comprehensive test suites (manual, automated, performance) and provide detailed analysis with actionable insights
- Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, test procedures, and contribute to knowledge base for complex interconnected systems
- Agile Quality Support: Support quality practices within agile development cycles, ensuring tickets meet acceptance criteria while maintaining team velocity
Knowledge and skills
Required Experience (1-3 Years)
- Mobile QA Expertise: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in mobile application QA testing with good knowledge of the Android ecosystem
- Protocol Expertise: Good understanding of RESTful services
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with AWS and/or Firebase services
- Database Proficiency: SQL skills and experience with NoSQL databases for comprehensive data validation and exploratory testing
- DevOps Integration: Basic experience working with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment processes, and infrastructure as code principles
Technical Competencies
- Testing Methodologies: Good understanding of BDD, TDD, and other quality engineering patterns
- Automation Frameworks: Experience with Postman or other API testing tools
- Programming Skills: Coding abilities in Python for test automation and tooling development
- Documentation: Technical writing skills with experience maintaining comprehensive test documentation and requirements traceability
Professional Skills
- Analytical Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail with robust analytical skill set, endless curiosity, and innovative problem-solving approach
- Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Team Collaboration: Proven track record as an exceptional team player with strong collaborative skills
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, distributed team environments with changing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Native Development Understanding: Working knowledge of Android (Kotlin/Java) development to enable effective testing and code review
- Release management cycle: Good understanding of Android release and Play Store processes
- Monitoring & Observability: Experience with Sentry, Grafana, or similar monitoring and telemetry tools
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in mobile testing, cloud platforms, or agile methodologies are a plus
Languages
- English: Fluent (required)
- French: Conversational level preferred
- Local Languages: Knowledge of Swahili or other East African languages is a plus
How to Apply
We’re constantly growing and seeking high-quality talent. To join our journey, please email us at hr@ignite.solar
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