About this role
About the Company: Our client is a startup technology company providing software integration, software development, and technology consulting services to major financial institutions in Nigeria.
The Company is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Software Tester to ensure the quality, reliability, and functionality of its software applications.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software testing, a strong understanding of testing methodologies, and the ability to identify, document, and track defects effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements.
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Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
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Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution.
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Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and testing needs.
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Validate software functionality, usability, reliability, and performance against defined requirements.
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Participate in the review of business and technical requirements to identify potential quality issues early in the development lifecycle.
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Re-test resolved defects and conduct regression testing to ensure fixes do not introduce new issues.
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Maintain accurate test documentation, test results, and defect reports.
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Support testing activities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, standards, and methodologies.
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Provide clear and timely feedback on testing outcomes, risks, and identified issues.
Requirements
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Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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4+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance, preferably in a financial services, fintech, banking, payments, or related technology environment.
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Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and SDLC processes.
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Hands-on experience with functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
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Ability to create detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test reports.
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Experience using defect tracking and test management tools.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
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Good understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Added Advantages
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Experience in Quality Assurance (QA) processes and practices.
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Knowledge or hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
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Experience with performance, load, or stress testing.
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Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or similar platforms.
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Basic knowledge of SQL/database testing.
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Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
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Relevant professional certifications such as ISTQB.
Benefits
- Compensation: N500,000 – N700,000 monthly net (depending on experience and competency level) + other benefits