Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Summary

Join Kora, the leading payments marketplace in Africa, as a Quality Assurance Engineer. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality software. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining QA processes, developing and executing test cases, and working with the development team to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline. This role requires at least 3 years of experience as a QA Engineer, proficiency in Cypress and other testing tools, and a strong understanding of various testing methodologies. Kora offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, flexible work style, performance bonuses, and more. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer
• 2 years of experience in automated testing with a focus on Cypress and web application testing
• Experience with a variety of different testing techniques such as UI Testing, Automated Testing, Test Driven Development Strategies, and other techniques
• Understanding of fundamental database concepts – relational (SQL) database, non-relational (NoSQL) database and ORMs/ODMs
• Proven experience with Cypress for end-to-end testing of web applications
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript or/and Typescript and experience with test frameworks like Mocha, Chai, or Jest
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for integrating test automation into the build pipeline
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Solid understanding of API testing (RESTful APIs) and using tools like Postman
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and the ability to work with developers to resolve issues
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and optimize automation
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Collaborative – drive cooperation and teamwork in achieving solutions
• Creative, solution-driven and a customer-focused mindset
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and patience when communicating
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Create a QA process that will ensure that we consistently ship quality software
• Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables
• Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan
• Carry out functional tests and non-functional tests, including security tests, load tests, and stress tests using the necessary software testing tools
• Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts, and automated scripts
• Give explicit sign off on all products quality before live deployment
• Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members
• Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to management
• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements
• Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing
• Work with the development and QA teams to define test strategies and ensure automated tests are integrated into the CI/CD pipeline
• Create and maintain test frameworks, test plans, and test data to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Debug and troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes, and work with developers to resolve issues
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on test execution, highlighting issues, performance, and stability
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness in automated tests
• Continuously improve and refactor the test suite to ensure speed, reliability, and scalability of automated tests
• Maintain effective documentation for test cases, test results, and automation processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Testcafe, Appium)
• Familiarity with cloud-based test execution platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, lambdatest)
• Experience in performance testing and load testing tools like JMeter or K6

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Sponsored and tailored training
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time-off
• Flexible work style
• Annual performance bonus
• Low-interest loans
• Group Life Insurance
• Access to up to four therapy sessions monthly
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee interest groups that provide supportive communities within Kora
• Great company culture and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team building something great!