Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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Reporting to the Lead SDET, the position holder will take on a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of our products. This individual will be a technical leader, responsible for driving test strategy, automation, and performance engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, testing, and a proven ability to influence and mentor others.
This is a highly visible role with significant impact on product quality and delivery. We are looking for a self-motivated and results-oriented individual to join our team.
Responsibilities
Independently own the entire test lifecycle for complex projects, including test planning, design, execution, and analysis.
Develop and implement advanced test automation frameworks and tools.
Lead performance testing initiatives, identifying performance bottlenecks and recommending optimizations.
Drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices and optimize CI/CD pipelines for zero-touch deployment.
Conduct in-depth security testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
Leverage AI and machine learning to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
Build and maintain comprehensive test analytics to measure and improve product quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product design and development.
Contribute to the development and implementation of quality engineering best practices.
Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and test environments used.
Identify key components of the system that are suitable for automation and implement approach to deliver benefits through automation
Experience with Continuous Integration tool (e.g. Jenkins)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance.
Strong programming skills in multiple languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
Expertise in test automation frameworks and tools.
Deep understanding of performance testing concepts and tools.
Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Strong knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools.
Ability to analyze complex systems and identify potential issues.
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