Vacancy title:
Quality Assurance Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Accounting, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Stargate Finance Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 5 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer with software development expertise to ensure the delivery of robust, error-free mobile applications and seamless USSD experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong background in both QA and full-stack development and is passionate about shipping high-quality products. You will be responsible for crafting detailed test plans, writing and automating tests, and working closely with our product and development teams to maintain exceptional user experiences across our platforms.

Objectives of this Role

• Interpret, build upon, and comply with company quality assurance standards
• Develop and maintain robust test plans and test cases for mobile  apps, APIs, and USSD platforms
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure features meet functional and performance expectations
• Safeguard the stability of production systems by validating every release
• Contribute to a QA culture that values precision, proactivity, and accountability

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute testing strategies for React Native mobile  apps, React.js web apps, and Node.js/Express APIs
• Create detailed test cases and test scenarios for every product feature
• Perform both automated (using Detox or similar) and manual testing
• Validate USSD functionality and ensure seamless integration with mobile operators like Zamtel
• Collaborate with developers to identify root causes of bugs and resolve them efficiently
• Monitor and maintain bug tracking systems, test logs, and release notes
  Participate in sprint planning and provide QA insights into technical feasibility and testing timelines
• Ensure testing is integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Support continuous improvement by staying updated on new QA tools and best practices

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Full-Stack Development role
• Strong knowledge of Node.js, Express.js, React Native, and mobile testing frameworks like Detox
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing of APIs, mobile apps, and web apps
• Familiarity with REST APIs and tools like Postman or Swagger
• Experience working with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• A passion for quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience testing USSD or GSM-based financial platforms
• Working knowledge of agile/scrum methodology
  QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CQA, Six Sigma)
• Exposure to database testing (MongoDB, PostgreSQL)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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