IT Software Quality Assurance Officer at AB Microfinance Bank

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the updates and implementation of the quality assurance guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain the testing plan according to the quality assurance guidelines.
• Ensure that test scenarios and scripts are prepared in a structured way, prioritized to reflect business or technical priorities and are approved by appropriate stakeholders.
• Scheduling testing activities and Providing budget forecasts.
• Automate the testing processes and ensure continuous improvement over time.
• Providing feedback to the development team
• Conducting risk assessments in the testing phase
• Perform continuous testing and upgrades when required.
• Liaising with suppliers, teams and team leaders when needed
• Be a key player in the solution delivery lifecycle process.
• Creating and implementing new test strategies
• Take part in the first line support in the post-go-live phase.
• Deliver training sessions when applicable (prepare materials).

Necessary Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum B.Sc. / HND in Computer Science, Economics or related discipline with cognate experience
• At least four years’ hands-on relevant professional experience in a similar role
• A strong understanding of testing principles, methodologies and tools used in Waterfall, Agile and V-model methodologies.
• Proven track record in Testing Management experience working in an Agile/scrum context.
• Good knowledge of business processes and/or Accounting
• Excellent grasp of test metrics, release process and test environment principles
• Understanding of common software failures and faults
• Manual and Automated Testing
• ISEB and/or ISTQB certification is an asset.
• Experience with a Core Banking System (CBS) or a software package
• Awareness of configuration management and change control processes is an asset