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 and support for community projects. Job Description Reporting to Lead Software Developer in Test, the position holder is pivotal in ensuring the quality of our products. 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 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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. ISTQB certification (preferred) Minimum 1-year proven experience within the role Strong programming skills (Python, Java, C#, or similar). Proven experience with test automation frameworks/tools. Deep understanding of performance testing, security testing, and QA processes. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps/DevSecOps practices. Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.