QA Engineer / Software Tester
IQ Systems Solutions – Lagos, Nigeria
Oct 2021 – Feb 2023
Served as core tester on client-facing enterprise
applications
Conducted functional, integration, and regression
testing on web platforms
Tested web and mobile-responsive applications for
usability and data accuracy
Created structured test scenarios and detailed test cases
Reported and tracked defects using Jira, supporting timely releases
Supported pre-release and client acceptance testing WORK EXPERIENCE
QA Engineer / Software Tester
Keystone Bank Plc – Lagos, Nigeria
Mar 2023 to Present
Execute end-to-end QAT and UAT testing for web and mobile banking applications, including transaction workflows
Test new digital banking solutions and continuous
system enhancements, ensuring release stability and backward compatibility
Design and maintain test scenarios and test cases using Trello and Google Sheets
Perform API testing to validate backend services, data accuracy, and error handling
Log, track, and verify defects using Jira, working with engineers to drive timely resolution and prevent
regression
Prepare test execution and release readiness reports for stakeholder sign-off
Work within cross-functional Agile teams across the SDLC
Senior QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience
testing web, mobile, and API-driven applications
across banking and IT consulting environments.
Strong expertise in QAT, UAT, API validation, defect management, and release quality assurance for
transaction-critical systems. Proven collaborator in Agile teams, focused on system reliability,
transaction integrity, risk reduction, and high-quality releases.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CORE SKILLS
Quality Assurance Testing (Functional,
Regression, Smoke, Sanity)
API Testing & Validation (Postman, Swagger)
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Web & Mobile Application Testing
Test Case & Scenario Design
Defect Tracking & Retesting (Jira)
Agile / Scrum QA Practices
Test Documentation & Reporting
Release Readiness & Go-Live Support
GINIKA PHILOMENA NWATU
QA Engineer Software Tester
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EDUCATION
Caritas University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
January 2016
TOOLS
Jira, Postman, Swagger UI, Trello, Google Sheets,
MS Office
Automation Exposure: Cypress, JMeter (basic)