Software Developer in Test(SDET)

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.

• 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.
   

• 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. 
   

Safaricom is the leading technology company in East Africa. Our purpose is to transform lives by connecting people to people, people to opportunities and people to information. We keep over 60 million customers connected across Kenya and Ethiopia, and play a critical role in the society, supporting over 1.13 million jobs both directly and indirectly while our total economic value was estimated at KES 1.1 trillion ($ 8.5 billion) for the 12 months through March 2025.

Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and with annual revenues of close to KES 388 billion as at March 2025, Safaricom provides connectivity through wide range of technology. Our 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G network in aggregate covers over 99% of Kenya’s population.

We run the world’s largest mobile payment system and Africa’s largest Fintech, M-PESA, the world’s first mobile money transfer system. By empowering millions of customers to transact, save or borrow money through their mobile phone, M-PESA has driven financial inclusion in Kenya to 84.8% of the adult population in 2024, from a low of 26.7% in 2006, and generated over KES 161 billion in revenue as at FY25.

Our subsidiary, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia, has deployed world class network and services to contribute to Ethiopia’s digital transformation.

Safaricom is an equal opportunity employer, actively recruiting staff from different backgrounds reflecting the communities that we serve. We are committed to equal gender representation at all levels.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we continue to work towards improving energy and resource efficiency in our network and facilities to reduce carbon emissions and our fuel consumption. We remain committed to becoming a Net Zero carbon-emitting company by 2050.