Automation Test Engineer (Lagos) at Tezza Business Solutions Limited

Tezza Business Solutions Limited is a leading Software Quality Assurance and Testing multinational with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services provider. Our primary goal is to be the "go to" Quality Assurance & Software Testing company in East and West Africa while developing offshore resources to fill test automation positions (and other hard to find software testing capabilities) in the North America and European markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer

Location: Lagos 

About the Role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Automation Test Engineer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications.
• You will work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to implement efficient automation strategies and enhance overall testing effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.
• Maintain and enhance existing test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with developers and QA analysts to identify test scenarios suitable for automation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Perform both functional and regression testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with teams for quick resolution.
• Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide detailed reports on test progress, coverage, and quality metrics.
• Continuously research and recommend new tools, techniques, and processes to improve automation efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience as an Automation Test Engineer or QA Automation Specialist.
• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#).
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, or Appium.
• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Karate.
• Good understanding of continuous integration and version control systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git, GitLab CI/CD).
• Solid grasp of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• ISTQB or similar testing certification is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js (Express/NestJS) or Java (Spring Boot).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Solid understanding of databases — both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Good understanding of authentication & authorization frameworks (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the fintech or microfinance industry.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC.
• Exposure to agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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