Adexen Consulting Ltd: QA software Tester(Nigeria)

April 19, 2011 | Posted by admin | 914 views

Adexen Consulting Ltd is an ambitious International recruitment company specializing in the recruitment of highly skilled Repatriates and Nigerian profiles for the Nigerian and African market. We have been contacted by an IT firm to recruit for it a QA Software Tester.

Job description
The QA software tester will be responsible for ensuring that the general software solution developed by the company has been tested in accordance to its testing procedures and users specifications.

The position is based in Nigeria

Responsibilities
Write test cases and test plans for projects
Ensures that the company’s products meet the quality criteria and standards.
Implements and improved testing methods (white box, black box, incremental and regression testing), processes, tools and systems.
To assist QA Lead preparing detailed test plans, Test Case Development, Test Execution, define readiness criteria and generate Test Report when necessary.
To determine potential issues and risks related to Testing process, and assist with the implementation of an appropriate mitigation plan.
To generate testing results for every application tested.
To coordinate with IT Department the bugs encountered during testing using testing follow up application.
Report to QA Department Head any major problem encountered during testing (schedule, applications, test environment).
Check the functionality and effectiveness of all protocols and create scenarios for innovations and development.
To revise testing document if necessary.
Isolate root cause of defects and drive the resolution of important defects.
Create QA status report for assigned projects as required
Qualifications et experience
A BSc. In Computer science, Computer engineering or any relevant professional Software certification experience.
At least 4 years working experience in an IT or software enterprise company.
Background/Understanding of software development life cycle.
Demonstrated experience windows commands including: Registry Entries, Finding IP address, Host files, DNS etc.
CSTE certification is an added advantage.
Knowledge of modern test methodologies
Good analytical skills
Knowledge of SDLC and Basic knowledge of SQL
Proven problem solving skills
Knowledge in skills and in the use of technologies for detecting and tracking defects
Knowledge in concepts of databases
Understanding and knowledge of quality assurance processes and methods used in software development
What is on offer
Local Staff contract
Standard company advantage
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.