Software Developer in Test(SDET) at Safaricom Kenya

Job Description

• Reporting to Lead Software Developer in Test, the position holder is pivotal in ensuring the quality of our products. This individual will be a technical leader, responsible for driving test strategy, automation, and performance engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, testing, and a proven ability to influence and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
• All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing  policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.
• Independently own the entire test lifecycle for complex projects, including test planning, design, execution, and analysis.
• Develop and implement advanced test automation frameworks and tools.
• Lead performance testing initiatives, identifying performance bottlenecks and recommending optimizations.
• Drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices and optimize CI/CD pipelines for zero-touch deployment.
• Conduct in-depth security testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
• Leverage AI and machine learning to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain comprehensive test analytics to measure and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product design and development.
• Mentor and coach junior SDET team members.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of quality engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• ISTQB certification (preferred)
• Minimum 1-year proven experience within the role
• Strong programming skills (Python, Java, C#, or similar).
• Proven experience with test automation frameworks/tools.
• Deep understanding of performance testing, security testing, and QA processes.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.