Automation Test Engineer (Lagos)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Automation Test Engineer to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications.
• You will work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to implement efficient automation strategies and enhance overall testing effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications.
• Collaborate with developers and QA analysts to identify test scenarios suitable for automation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Perform both functional and regression testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Provide detailed reports on test progress, coverage, and quality metrics.
• Maintain and enhance existing test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Continuously research and recommend new tools, techniques, and processes to improve automation efficiency.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with teams for quick resolution.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, or Appium.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid grasp of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
• Good understanding of continuous integration and version control systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong programming skills in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Familiarity with API testing tools like Postman, RestAssured, or Karate.
• ISTQB or similar testing certification is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js (Express/NestJS) or Java (Spring Boot).
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of databases — both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience as an Automation Test Engineer or QA Automation Specialist.
• Good understanding of authentication & authorization frameworks (OAuth2, JWT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience in the fintech or microfinance industry.
• Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and asynchronous programming.