Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Safaricom Kenya

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to take on a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of our products. Reporting to the Lead SDET 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

Responsibilities:

• Health and Safety
  • 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Strong programming skills in multiple languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
• Expertise in test automation frameworks and tools.
• Deep understanding of performance testing concepts and tools.
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and identify potential issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• ISTQB certification (preferred)