Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at Safaricom Kenya

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Company Details
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Description: Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services andย support for community projects. With over 29 Million subscribers and an estimated market share of 67%, the Company has the widest modern mobile network coverage in Kenya and prides in its experienced shareholders, attractive tariffs, a nationwide network of effective dealers, high caliber staff and management enabling it to maintain its position as the regionโ€™s mobile market leader.
Job Description

Job Description

  • We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to take on a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of our products. Reporting to the Lead SDET this individual will be a technical leader, responsible for driving test strategy, automation, and performance engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, testing, and a proven ability to influence and mentor others.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Health and Safety
  • Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
  • All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.
  • Independently own the entire test lifecycle for complex projects, including test planning, design, execution, and analysis.
  • Develop and implement advanced test automation frameworks and tools.
  • Lead performance testing initiatives, identifying performance bottlenecks and recommending optimizations.
  • Drive the adoption of DevSecOps practices and optimize CI/CD pipelines for zero-touch deployment.
  • Conduct in-depth security testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
  • Leverage AI and machine learning to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Build and maintain comprehensive test analytics to measure and improve product quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product design and development.
  • Mentor and coach junior SDET team members.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of quality engineering best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance.
  • Strong programming skills in multiple languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#).
  • Expertise in test automation frameworks and tools.
  • Deep understanding of performance testing concepts and tools.
  • Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Strong knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and identify potential issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills.
  • ISTQB certification (preferred)
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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