Quality Assurance Engineer Consultant (Functional & Automation)

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Engineer Consultant to ensure the reliability and performance of our ERP, Fineract CBS, and integrated platforms. The role combines manual functional testing with the development of automated regression suites, supporting our digital transformation across multiple African markets.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements, BRDs, and user stories to create comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Execute functional, regression, smoke, UAT, and integration testing for ERP workflows, APIs, and UI across browsers and devices.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for REST API and UI regression testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and monitor test reliability.
• Track, prioritize, and report defects using Jira, and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Document test results, support audit readiness, and ensure security considerations in test design.
• Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and project managers to deliver high‑quality releases.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on detail and data integrity.
• Experience in both manual functional testing and automation script development.
• Ability to work in a hybrid/remote environment across multiple countries.
• Proven track record of reducing defect leakage and improving release quality.

Required skills

• Jira for defect tracking and test management.
• Automation testing of REST APIs.
• UI testing across browsers and devices.
• Regression test suite development and maintenance.
• CI/CD pipeline integration.