Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria Hybrid

Beacon Power Services is hiring an Associate – Quality Assurance

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and testing strategies aligned to product requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Perform manual and automated testing across functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT) phases
  • Validate that features meet specified requirements, acceptance criteria, and user expectations prior to release
  • Conduct API testing to verify data integrity, endpoint behaviour, and system integrations using tools such as Postman or similar
  • Identify, document, and track bugs and defects clearly in issue-tracking systems (e.g., Jira), including steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and severity classification
  • Collaborate with Software Engineering and Product Management teams to reproduce issues, communicate findings, and verify bug fixes through regression testing
  • Review product requirements and specifications early in the development cycle to flag ambiguities and improve testability before development begins
  • Ensure consistency, reliability, and performance of the products across all release cycles, including web, mobile, and API layers
  • Conduct smoke testing and sanity checks on new builds to confirm stability before full test execution begins
  • Analyze test results and quality metrics, and communicate findings clearly to Software Engineering and Product Management teams
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports
  • Support the continuous improvement of testing frameworks, QA standards, and automation coverage across the product suite
  • Contribute to the development of SOPs and best practices

Requirements

  • Experience in software quality assurance and testing
  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies, software development life cycle (SDLC), and Agile/Scrum development processes
  • Proficiency with bug-tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, TestRail)
  • Hands-on experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman or Swagger), and basic understanding of RESTful APIs
  • Basic SQL skills to query databases, validate data integrity, and set up test data
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Pytest, or TestNG) and an appetite to grow automation skills
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how QA integrates into continuous integration and delivery workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
  • Ability to collaborate with multicultural and geographically distributed teams
  • High degree of autonomy and accountability
  • Strong attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the curiosity to investigate root causes rather than surface-level symptoms
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document bugs clearly and convey test outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proactive and self-driven, comfortable working in fast-moving environments where things evolve quickly

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a B2B or B2C technology, SaaS, fintech, or energy technology environment
  • Working knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java) to support automation efforts
  • Familiarity with mobile testing (iOS/Android) and cross-browser/cross-device testing strategies
  • ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent QA qualification
  • Fluency in French

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

  • Fluency in French
Required Skills
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About company
Beacon Power Services

Beacon Power Services transforms energy management in Africa through innovation. The company delivers data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, profitability, and reliability in the power sector.

Its key offerings include CAIMS (Customer and Asset Information Management System), Adora (a grid network management solution), and Xepp (a smart energy management app). These solutions support utilities and customers in managing energy consumption, improving grid visibility, streamlining operations, and transitioning to solar power.

The company has impacted over 94.5 million customers and businesses, connected 7 million grid nodes, and operates across five African countries.

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Job Details
Department TEC – Technology
Category qa_testing
Posted a month ago