IT Quality Assurance Analyst at SportPesa

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.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
•  At least 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