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QA Automation Engineer at Watu Africa, Nairobi, Kenya

Watu Africa

QA Automation Engineer at Watu Africa, Nairobi, Kenya

Watu Africa

Full time Job

Date Posted: February 1, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: February 5, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

The QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of the organization’s information systems through automated testing processes. The role involves designing and implementing robust automated test frameworks, conducting comprehensive functional and regression testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and usability. This position focuses on maintaining high standards of software quality, optimizing testing workflows, and proactively identifying potential issues to minimize risk.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright.
  • Conducting functional and regression testing of application modules.
  • Validating and ensuring the quality of user interface elements, identifying inconsistencies in design and usability.
  • Analyzing and testing SQL-based backend operations, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Setting up and managing testing environments using Docker Compose.
  • Collaborating with development teams to review code, refine test scenarios, and suggest optimizations.
  • Testing APIs (REST/GraphQL) for reliability and performance.
  • Creating and maintaining test documentation, including test cases and defect reports.
  • Conducting exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues.

What we are looking for:

  • 2+ years of experience with TypeScript/JavaScript.
  • Excellent knowledge of SQL.
  • Experience with Playwright.
  • Strong understanding of OOP principles.
  • Experience with Git version control.
  • English – intermediate.

Other technology stack knowledge:

  • Familiarity with Docker Compose for setting up and troubleshooting environments.
  • Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
  • REST/GraphQL API testing basics.
  • SQL and ORM tools, such as Prisma

Optional knowledge that will give an advantage to the candidate:

  • UI/UX basics for identifying design and usability issues.
  • Ability to read front-end part in TypeScript.
  • Knowledge of Java for backend code analysis.
  • Familiarity with Selenium or similar tools for understanding testing principles.
  • Experience in creating test documentation.
  • Advanced skills in log analysis and debugging.
  • Understanding of application security, including token validation.
  • Experience in testing financial applications.

Other skills:

  • Strong attention to detail (e.g., identifying UI/UX inconsistencies).
  • Initiative in identifying untested scenarios or edge cases.
  • Effective communication skills and teamwork capabilities.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
  • Code review and refactoring skills with a focus on optimization.

Application deadline:

Expired on: February 5, 2025

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