Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Location: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Engineering

Role Overview

Expedier is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, functionality and performance of our software products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting defects, validating product features and collaborating with Engineering and Product teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a thorough understanding of software testing methodologies and the ability to identify potential issues before they impact customers, particularly within a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases and test scenarios based on product requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, exploratory, usability and end-to-end testing across web and mobile applications.
• Identify, document, track and report software defects, inconsistencies and performance issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Collaborate with Software Developers, Product Managers, UI/UX Designers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and establish quality standards.
• Conduct API testing to validate endpoints, integrations, data accuracy and system responses.
• Perform automated testing where applicable, developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Validate application functionality, user interfaces, workflows and business logic to ensure they meet defined requirements.
• Test payment processing, transaction flows, account management and other fintech-related functionalities for accuracy, reliability and consistency.
• Conduct cross-browser, cross-device and compatibility testing to ensure consistent application performance.
• Participate in sprint planning, requirement reviews, daily stand-ups and release discussions to incorporate quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Verify bug fixes, perform regression testing and ensure resolved issues do not introduce new defects.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), release validation and post-deployment quality monitoring.
• Maintain accurate test documentation, including test cases, test results, defect reports and quality assurance records.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, automation coverage and overall software quality.
• Monitor application performance and collaborate with Engineering teams to investigate recurring defects and reliability concerns.
• Ensure software products adhere to internal quality standards, security requirements and applicable fintech compliance expectations.
• Stay updated on emerging QA tools, testing methodologies, automation frameworks and software quality best practices.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in software quality assurance, software testing or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, test planning and defect management.
• Hands-on experience with manual testing, including functional, regression, integration and exploratory testing.
• Familiarity with test management and bug-tracking tools such as Jira, TestRail or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or similar applications.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or equivalent is an advantage.
• Understanding of web and mobile application testing, databases, SQL and basic programming concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development life cycles.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting and reporting defects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple testing activities within project timelines.
• Experience in fintech, payment systems, banking or financial technology is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Software Testing and Quality Assurance
• Test Planning and Execution
• Defect Identification and Reporting
• Manual and Automated Testing
• API and Integration Testing
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Technical Documentation
• Collaboration and Communication
• Accountability and Ownership
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement

Pay: From ₦400,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lagos