{"id":106559,"date":"2026-08-10T06:10:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/qa-tester-technical-documentation-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:10:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:10:36","slug":"qa-tester-technical-documentation-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/qa-tester-technical-documentation-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"QA Tester &#038; Technical Documentation Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"QA Tester & Technical Documentation Specialist\", \"description\": \"Role Overview\\nThe QA Tester & Technical Documentation Specialist will be responsible for both executing software testing activities and producing the accompanying technical and QA documentation across Aviation projects. This is role is suited to someone who can validate system functionality against requirements while also clearly documenting test coverage, defects, and process outcomes for internal teams and external stakeholders.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nTesting\\nDesign, execute, and maintain manual and\/or automated test cases based on functional and technical requirements\\nPerform functional, regression, integration, and UAT-support testing across web-based government and enterprise applications\\nLog, track, and verify resolution of defects using tools such as Jira\\nSupport test planning and align testing activities with recognized standards e.g., ISO\/IEC\/IEEE 29119\\nCollaborate with developers, business analysts, and project leads to clarify requirements and edge cases\\nParticipate in sprint ceremonies and provide QA status updates\\nDocumentation\\nProduce and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test summary reports\\nDraft and update user guides, process documentation, requirement traceability matrices, and release notes\\nTranslate technical test outcomes into clear documentation for non-technical stakeholders, including client-facing reports\\nMaintain version control and consistency of QA artifacts Excel\/Jira-based tracking, as required per project\\nSupport documentation needed for audits, certifications, or compliance reviews\\nRequired Qualifications\\nExperience in software QA\/testing, technical writing, or a combined role\\nFamiliarity with test management and defect tracking tools e.g., Jira, TestRail, or similar\\nStrong written communication skills, with ability to produce clear, structured documentation\\nWorking knowledge of QA\/testing standards and methodologies e.g., ISO 29119\\nDetail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent deliverables\\nPreferred Qualifications\\nExperience in government, or other regulated-industry software projects\\nFamiliarity with certification, licensing, or compliance-driven system workflows\\nExperience working with distributed\/remote teams and international clients\\nCore Competencies\\nAnalytical thinking and attention to detail\\nClear, audience-appropriate technical writing\\nCross-functional collaboration\\nProcess discipline and adherence to documented standards\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-07\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Softclans Technologies Limited\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-21T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Softclans Technologies Limited<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-21<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Role Overview<br \/>The QA Tester &#038; Technical Documentation Specialist will be responsible for both executing software testing activities and producing the accompanying technical and QA documentation across Aviation projects. This is role is suited to someone who can validate system functionality against requirements while also clearly documenting test coverage, defects, and process outcomes for internal teams and external stakeholders.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Testing<br \/>Design, execute, and maintain manual and\/or automated test cases based on functional and technical requirements<br \/>Perform functional, regression, integration, and UAT-support testing across web-based government and enterprise applications<br \/>Log, track, and verify resolution of defects using tools such as Jira<br \/>Support test planning and align testing activities with recognized standards e.g., ISO\/IEC\/IEEE 29119<br \/>Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project leads to clarify requirements and edge cases<br \/>Participate in sprint ceremonies and provide QA status updates<br \/>Documentation<br \/>Produce and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test summary reports<br \/>Draft and update user guides, process documentation, requirement traceability matrices, and release notes<br \/>Translate technical test outcomes into clear documentation for non-technical stakeholders, including client-facing reports<br \/>Maintain version control and consistency of QA artifacts Excel\/Jira-based tracking, as required per project<br \/>Support documentation needed for audits, certifications, or compliance reviews<br \/>Required Qualifications<br \/>Experience in software QA\/testing, technical writing, or a combined role<br \/>Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools e.g., Jira, TestRail, or similar<br \/>Strong written communication skills, with ability to produce clear, structured documentation<br \/>Working knowledge of QA\/testing standards and methodologies e.g., ISO 29119<br \/>Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent deliverables<br \/>Preferred Qualifications<br \/>Experience in government, or other regulated-industry software projects<br \/>Familiarity with certification, licensing, or compliance-driven system workflows<br \/>Experience working with distributed\/remote teams and international clients<br \/>Core Competencies<br \/>Analytical thinking and attention to detail<br \/>Clear, audience-appropriate technical writing<br \/>Cross-functional collaboration<br \/>Process discipline and adherence to documented standards<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested candidates to submit their application letter and CV to careers@softclans.co.ke with the subject line \\&#8221;QA Tester\\&#8221; . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline for submission is 21st August 2026 .<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job-application\/1300508\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-21 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Softclans Technologies Limited Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-21 Job Description Role OverviewThe QA Tester &#038; Technical Documentation Specialist will be responsible for both executing software testing activities and producing the accompanying technical and QA documentation across Aviation projects. 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