Quality Assurance Engineer Job at eHealth Africa

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Location: Kano / Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Software Engineering
Keywords: JavaScript, Git, Python, Django

Purpose of the position 

• The Associate, Quality Assurance Engineer will support the development and execution of product quality. 
• S/he will also assist in the designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. 
• The Associate, Quality Assurance Engineer will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts).  
• Also, perform administrative duties such as maintaining documentation, and project logs. Also, this will involve much customer support activities with different end users of the Product.

What you’ll do  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Create comprehensive Test plans
• Review and analyze system specifications in collaboration with development team
• Collaborate with QA Engineers to develop effective strategies and test plans
• Execute test cases (manual and automated) and analyze results
• Evaluate product features and performance according to specifications
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• Help troubleshoot issues
• Write comprehensive test reports
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Contribute toward the continuous improvement of project management methodology utilized within the Development team.
• Miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned to support the management team.

Requirements
Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree from College or University in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology or related field. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software Development of education and experience in an Agile setting.
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Software Development Methodology
• Good understanding of JavaScript. Strong background in Python/Java.
• Good understanding of RESTful API design, usage and best practices.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Good understanding of databases and SQL. Exposure to NoSQL Databases ideal.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Strong functional and regression tests and debugging skills as well as a good understanding of code versioning tools (Git).
• Skills in software performance testing
• Experience in creation and review of software and architecture designs.
• Fluent in English.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHA is a tobacco-free environment. 

Above all
We believe strongly in our mission and values, and our teams are most successful when they do also.

Impact & Quality: 

• We push ourselves to maintain high standards ensuring that we produce the most meaningful results in everything we do, no matter how big or small.

Innovative Problem-Solving:

• We maintain a worldview driven by possibilities, not limitations. We take smart risks and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

Integrity:

• We are honest and truthful in our work. We always do what is right, even when it is not easy. We put our values into practice and hold each other accountable.

Note: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.