Procept Associates Professional Services Limited (Procept Africa) is a franchisee of Procept Associates Ltd, 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.

Procept is 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.

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.

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

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