Job description

Overview

SportPesa is recruiting an eligible and qualified IT Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities

Test Planning and Strategy:

Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop detailed test plans, including scope, objectives, resources, and schedule.
Define test cases and criteria for various types of testing (e.g., functional, regression, integration, performance).

Test Execution:

Conduct thorough testing of software applications, systems, and infrastructure to identify defects and areas for improvement.
Document and report test results, including defects, to the development team.

Defect Management:

Track, prioritize, and manage defects using designated tools or systems.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.

Automation Testing:

Develop and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit).
Continuously seek opportunities to enhance automation coverage and efficiency.

Regression Testing:

Perform regression testing to validate software changes and updates.
Monitor and maintain regression test suites for optimal coverage.

Performance Testing:

Conduct performance and load testing to evaluate system stability, responsiveness, and scalability.
Analyze and report performance metrics to guide optimization efforts.

Documentation:

Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test data, and test scripts.
Generate comprehensive test reports for project stakeholders.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure alignment on testing objectives and priorities.
Communicate effectively to articulate testing progress, issues, and recommendations.

Requirements and qualifications

Additional education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Experience

5 Years

Additional experience

5-6 years of experience in IT quality assurance or testing roles.
Proficient in manual and automated testing methodologies.
proven work experience in software development - writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Strong understanding of testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience with coding languages e.g. JAVA
Experience with at least one scripting language e.g. Python
Experience with a relational database system e.g. MySQL, PostGreSQL
Experience with SQL scripts and database administration

Terms and conditions

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please attach your application letter and CV only quoting the job title on the subject by 21st December 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.