Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer at Onafriq

The Role

We are looking for a QA Engineer to join our QA team that is apt to learn new technologies, grow their skills, and, most importantly, drive the evolution of our software testing practices.  This is a key position within Engineering, so your efforts will have a noticeable impact on both the company and the product. In addition to the qualifications below, successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for Testing concepts, and cultivating a SDLC culture that yields high-quality software, strong engineering principles, and methodical problem-solving skills.  

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and specifications.
•  Develop, implement, and execute test plans and test cases for web applications using Playwright.
•  Perform both manual and automated testing to identify, isolate, and document software defects.
•  Design, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts for web applications using Playwright.
•  Conduct regression testing to ensure the stability and reliability of software releases.
•  Collaborate with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve identified issues.
•  Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends related to quality assurance and automation.
•  Participate in phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC), providing input on quality-related aspects of the SDLC.

Skills and competencies

•  Proven experience in software quality assurance with a focus on web applications
•  Strong proficiency in automated testing tools, with expertise in Playwright.
•  Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
•  Proficient in writing and executing SQL queries for data validation.
•  Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
•  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
•  Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
•  Knowledge of C#, JavaScript, and other programing languages is a plus.

Educational Qualifications and Key Skills

•  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
•  Relevant certifications such as ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) are desired but not required.
•  Fluency in English

Working Conditions

•  Job requires sitting most of the time working on a computer in an office environment or working from home. 
• Normal working hours have some flexibility but typically revolve around a Monday through Friday core schedule of 14:00 GMT to 22:00 GMT to accommodate a Product and Engineering team located in Tulsa, OK, USA (CST/CDT time zone)