Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer at Miva Open University

Miva Open University is an education company building a new kind of university targeted at the African region. Miva is a Pan- African Distance e-Learning University that is built on a couple of beliefs: Firstly, we believe that the traditional brick and mortar approach to tertiary education is no longer a viable option in serving learners on the African continent. This approach will not provide the capacity and efficacy for the people of the region.

We are building a university experience that can leverage excellent academic talent (wherever it is to be found) and digital technologies to create a new, fresh, more efficacious and more accessible tertiary experience. Our second belief is that this new tertiary experience must not only meet but exceed the existing way of doing things in terms of quality, efficacy and preparing learners for the future. We are uncompromising in these beliefs and this is why we are excited to speak to you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overall Function

• As a QA Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity, functionality, and performance of our online university platform.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and designers, to identify and address any quality issues, as well as drive continuous improvement in our QA processes.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality assurance, strong technical skills, and a passion for delivering a seamless user experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the quality and stability of our online university platform.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with software developers and product managers to understand system requirements and design test strategies accordingly.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to streamline the testing process.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshoot issues, working closely with the development team to resolve them.
• Continuously improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior QA engineers, promoting a culture of quality and best practices.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven work experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role, preferably in an online education or e-learning environment.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in designing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit).
• Solid knowledge of SQL and databases to perform data validation and verification.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior QA engineers.
• Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences and improving the overall quality of software systems.

Remuneration
N1,500,000 Net - N2,000,000 Net per month, with benefits.

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. 

Note

• Please ensure your application provides the following information:
  • Your curriculum vitae outlining your academic and professional qualifications as well as your work experience in reverse chronological order with your current, or most recent job first.
• We are determined to change the tertiary landscape in the African region. This is an ambitious objective and we look forward to having a personal conversation with you to take things forward. Thank you for your interest.