Functional Tester at Procept Associates Professional Services Limited

Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa) is a franchise of Procept Associates Limited, Canada.  We specialize in consulting, training and software solutions, through a network of associates and partners, using best practice frameworks in Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, East Africa, Zambia and now Ghana.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Functional Tester

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently recruiting to fill the position of Functional Tester for the software testing unit, who will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications.

Job Description
You are responsible for the following:

• To implement defined testing strategy, coordinate testing activity IAT, UAT, Sanity; as well as customer experience of product testing on client’s enterprise systems and as an integrated member of Agile SCRUM delivery.

Qualifications
Education:

• BSc. or HND in Electrical / Electronics, Computer Engineering, ICT, or IT related discipline
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• Experience working in a medium sized organization.
• Experience in information and communication technology (ICT) preferably in Telecommunications, Banking, FMCG or an ICT related industry.
• Experience is Test planning, Test case management and defect management using tools such as, Jira, Zephir, HP ALM QC, etc.
• Certification is any of the following would be an added advantage; ISTOB Test Foundation, SCRUM, Agile, PMP, ITIL Foundation, etc.
• Knowledge of Performance, Load, Automation Testing would be an added advantage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Reviewing and analysis of requirements and specifications
• Designing test cases using in-depth technical analysis of functional and potentially non-functional requirements and specifications
• Execution of tests and recording and producing of results in the form of test reports
• Responsibility for alignment with Test Manager who are primary stakeholders
• Perform duties efficiently and accurately within specified timelines in accordance with the work requirement (this may include performing other duties occasionally, working outside normal office hours when requested by management)
• Ensuring that the requirements & test artefacts are documented and tracked to an appropriate standard and in an appropriate test management tool ensuring 100% requirement traceability.
• Regular alignment with key stakeholders to understand the testing needs and drive continuous improvement in order to enhance the services provided.
• Understand and test using business processes relating to deliverables, facilitating evaluation of fit for purpose.
• Clearly document and report software defects, providing detailed information to assist developers in the resolution process.
• Timely documentation and reporting of defects and tracking till closure.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and contribute to agile development processes.
• Identify opportunities for test automation to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Adoption and usage of automation tools as well as automated regression suites
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality assurance process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in telecommunications and quality assurance.

Job Levels
This role has 4 different levels:

• Junior - Maximum of 2 years
• Intermediate - 2 to 4 years' experience
• Senior - 4 to 6 years
• Expert  - Minimum of 6 years' experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.