Linda Nthenya Wambua
Software Developer in Test
Nairobi,Nairobi, Kenya
Summary
Experienced Software Developer in Test with over 4 years of expertise in IT systems development, focusing on software test automation using BDD/TDD frameworks. Adept at enhancing software QA processes in agile environments. Proven track record in designing, developing, and managing automated tests to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Development Engineer in Test
KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
1 2021 - Current
- Enhance and extend test automation frameworks.
- Identify quality tasks during team sprint cycles and think about testing and automation strategies and estimate test efforts and implement automation for new features.
- Analyze and communicate test results and defect tracking.
- Participate in performance and load testing efforts.
- Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environments and test data.
- Participate in the review of QA procedures and processes and provide recommendations for improvement to eliminate redundancies in testing and improve efficiency.
- Innovate in best automation, Agile and continuous testing practices by trying new frameworks and technologies on the market and recommending their use.
- Mentor the team and individuals on best automation practices, design and implementation.
- Conducted tests to check software at different stages of development and deployment.
- Designed, developed, maintained and executed automated software tests to qualify embedded software products.
- Analyzed requirements allocated to computer software configuration items to better understand requirements and goals.
- Worked well in Agile environment to effectively plan and carry out tests on products at different stages of development, production and maintenance.
ICT Officer
NAIROBI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Troubleshooting and repairing server and PC hardware
- Ensuring availability of internet for staff
- Strengthening the capacity of site staff to operate and troubleshoot computer systems
- Implementing policies and procedures for the IT component
- Monitoring the availability of Local Area Network and ensuring users' access to services
- Working with the Data Management Unit to ensure operational systems in various departments.
Quality Assurance Analyst
COOPER KENYA BRANDS
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Creating, maintaining, and updating test strategy, test conditions, test cases, and regression testing based on business requirements
- Participating in the selection of test types and tools
- Creating and executing automated test scripts
- Analyzing existing and planned business processes
- Testing system functionality, security, and compatibility
- Reporting bugs/defects and ensuring problem resolution.
Education
BSc. Information Technology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2014 - 04.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ngara Girls High School, Nairobi
01.2006 - 04.2009
Skills
Test Automation: Cucumber, Selenium, Appium, SoapUI, Jmeter
Programming Languages: Python, Java, Kotlin, C
Databases: Oracle, MS SQL
Tools: GitLab CI, Jenkins
Frameworks: ITIL, PRINCE2
Operating Systems: Linux/Unix
Protocols: JMS, SOAP, REST, JSON
API Tools: Postman, SoapUI
Experience in Manual & Automated test scripting and implementation using BDD frameworks
Experienced in testing complex web and mobile applications
Experienced with Oracle Database migrations and in using Oracle Enterprise Manager
Well conversant with the concept of CI/CD practices and using the pipelines and tools available
Familiarity with cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
I have strong knowledge of database management principles, including database design, optimization, and performance tuning
Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools, such as SQL Profiler and Performance Monitor
I have excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex database issues and implement effective solutions
I have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Stay updated on emerging database technologies and best practices, continuously enhancing your skills and expertise
I thrive in building and maintain strong relationships with contracted parties, third party organizations, users and staff
Test Code Generation
Automation knowledge
Teamwork and Collaboration
Continuous-Integration Testing
Web and Mobile Application QA
Test Automation Frameworks
Continuous delivery
Load testing
Selenium WebDriver
QA
JavaScript understanding
Selenium
Software development life cycle
Python Scripting
RESTful APIs
Postman tool
Automated testing
SQL knowledge
Telephonenumber
+254707267133
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
References
- Joy Mudome, Application Management, Kenya Revenue Authority, 0726 457478, Joy.Mudome@kra.go.ke
- Geoffrey Gagai, Head of Trade Operations, Family Bank Limited, 0722 644396, ggagaik@gmail.com
Projects
Automated Testing Framework Development: Developed a robust test automation framework that reduced testing time by 40% and improved bug detection by 30%. Continuous Integration Implementation: Integrated CI tools like GitLab CI and Jenkins to streamline the development and deployment process.
Timeline
ICT Officer
NAIROBI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
01.2018 - 05.2020
Quality Assurance Analyst
COOPER KENYA BRANDS
10.2017 - 12.2017
BSc. Information Technology -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2014 - 04.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ngara Girls High School, Nairobi
01.2006 - 04.2009
Software Development Engineer in Test
KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY
1 2021 - Current