Senior Technical Test Engineer (Automation & Manual) needed at Ozow

• Ozow is looking for a Senior Test Engineer with a mix of Automation and Manual skills. You will be working with a team of passionate technology professionals, developing with modern technologies, and solving tough problems.

You are an ideal candidate if you have:

• 7 + years job-related experience 
• Proven experience with tools such as SoapUI, Selenium, JMeter, etc.  
• Experience working within agile frameworks such as Scrum 
• Exposure to load or performance testing 
• ISEB or ISTQB Certification (Foundation) (Not negotiable) 
• Must have a 3-year IT diploma or relevant degree  

Your skills and experience

• Create and execute test plans within an agile environment 
• Manage testing throughout the SDLC 
• Map functional requirements to test cases 
• Automate manual tests for applications 
• Documentation and execution of acceptance, regression, functional and stress testing of the system 
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve test issues and application enhancements 
• Risk-based testing and prioritisation 
• Develop Software Test Specifications, test reports and validation protocols for unit, integration, and performance testing 
• Review requirements, specifications, user documentation, and other projects documentation to assure the quality of the products and tests to be developed 
• Ensure proper version control and configuration management 
• Design and create test scripts to address areas such as software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability in preparation for implementation 
• As a senior member of the team, the ability to provide mentorship and guidance is a must 

Your skills and competencies

• You eagerly embrace change, absorb cross-functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation. 
• Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships to influence a wide network, both inside and outside the company. 
• A trailblazer who steps up, takes charge, and creates meaningful impact—those driven by performance and purpose to lead from the front and make a real difference every day. 
• You thrive in collaboration, embrace inclusion, and bring a genuine curiosity for global cultures—valuing collective success over individual credit. 
• Demonstrate strategic foresight, sound judgement, and the ability to make confident decisions under uncertainty, always working toward the best possible outcomes. 
• You challenge norms, champion innovation, and constantly seek growth—for themselves, their team, and the solutions they build. 
• You are a decisive doer—those who take initiative, follow through with confidence, and ensure results through courageous, hands-on leadership. 
• We value optimism, agility, and the strength to persevere under pressure—balancing performance with positivity, even in challenging environments. 
• You are driven, proactive individuals who take ownership, face challenges with grit, and consistently push for excellence—not just as participants, but as catalysts for success.