Software Test Engineer in Lagos
About the role:
We are looking for a skilled software test engineer to join our QA team. As a software test engineer, you will be responsible for evaluating software functions and designing test protocols to ensure that products work as intended. You will also be responsible for completing all testing procedures, suggesting performance changes, and preparing performance reports for the development managers.
To ensure success as a software test engineer, you should have advanced knowledge of software design and engineering, a good eye for detail, and a natural gift for software troubleshooting. A skilled software test engineer should be able to identify even the smallest flaw in software designs and suggest simple yet effective fixes.
What will you be doing?
- Meeting with development managers to discuss software specifications and controls.
- Using the software as intended to analyze its functional properties.
- Designing manual and automated test procedures to evaluate each software product.
- Building, coding, and implementing software evaluation test programs.
- Running test programs to ensure that testing protocols evaluate the software correctly.
- Tweaking the software testing systems for maximum performance.
- Finalizing and documenting testing procedures.
- Completing final tests and creating test reports.
- Presenting test reports to management and suggesting software fixes.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or similar field.
- Proven work experience as a software test engineer.
- In-depth knowledge of program testing software, including Bugzilla and HP LoadRunner.
- Advanced knowledge of debugging codes and software development languages.
- Experience working with popular operating systems, including Windows and Linux.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to collate data and compile test reports.
- Excellent software troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to design and write complex software testing procedures.
Software Test Engineer in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria, is known for its vibrant and rapidly growing tech industry, with a thriving community of software developers at its core. As the economic hub of Africa's largest economy, Lagos has a large pool of talented and highly skilled developers who are driving innovation and growth in the tech sector. With the increasing demand for software developers in Nigeria and the rest of Africa, Lagos is becoming an attractive destination for international tech companies looking to tap into the region's talent pool. The city is home to numerous tech hubs, incubators, and accelerators that provide support and resources for software developers and startups. Some of the most prominent tech hubs in Lagos include Co-Creation Hub, which provides co-working space, training, and mentorship for tech startups, and Scrums.com, a talent accelerator that trains and connects software developers with top tech companies around the world. These hubs are helping to build a strong and interconnected community of software developers in Lagos who are working together to solve some of Africa's most pressing challenges through technology.
