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I’m Raphael Edwards Lagos, a Senior Quality Engineer with 8+ years of progressive experience driving end-to-end software quality assurance across global Fintech, EdTech, and E-commerce environments. I’ve led QA initiatives, defined testing strategies, and delivered reliable software releases by collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams.
I’m proficient in building scalable test automation frameworks using Java, JavaScript (Cypress, k6), and mobile automation with Appium and Espresso. I embed QA best practices across the SDLC, participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure dependable, high-standard software releases for complex systems.
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Dutch
Beginner
Work Experience
Senior Quality Engineer at Andela
July 1, 2020 - PresentLed end-to-end QA initiatives for a global talent platform, developing and maintaining robust test automation frameworks and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Implemented scalable UI testing using Java, Selenium and Cucumber; improved test times and reliability. Established best practices and drove continuous improvement across QA practices and DevOps collaboration.
Senior QA Engineer at Medic
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Delivered strategic QA deliverables for a health tech nonprofit, advising on technical architecture, software development, and QA best practices. Optimized test automation to accelerate release cycles and collaborated with engineers to identify and fix defects.
Senior QA Engineer at HEETCH SAS
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Led QA strategy for a global ride-hailing platform, managing automated and manual testing, test artifacts, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and DevOps to ensure smooth, bug-free deployments.
Quality Assurance Consultant at Brightstar Integral Technology Solution Limited
August 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Freelance QA consultant delivering test automation frameworks and testing strategies for diverse applications. Developed and maintained a .NET Core UI test automation framework and integrated with Azure pipelines; produced essential test artifacts for Agile projects.
Quality Engineer at Aurea Software Inc
October 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018Developed and maintained API test automation framework; executed distributed functional and performance tests; designed test artifacts for Agile apps; implemented end-to-end web and mobile test automation across CI environments; built and led a high-performing QA team.
Software Test Manager at WAKANO LIMITED
April 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017Led a high-performing team of software quality engineers, driving QA strategy and DevOps collaboration; implemented Test-Driven Development, planned and executed manual and automated regression and functional tests; coordinated releases.
Senior QA Engineer at Zola Electric
March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019Owned and executed regression and non-regression testing on RC builds; led cross-functional collaboration with developers, DevOps, and product teams; built Cypress UI tests and API coverage; implemented CI pipelines for Android (Espresso) and iOS testing, improving release quality.
Engineering Technical Lead at AZA FINANCE
March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Spearheaded engineering quality initiatives for Africa's largest non-bank financial institution, coordinating quarterly QA planning with Delivery, Tech, and PM teams. Developed and maintained Cypress UI and API testing frameworks, delivering comprehensive E2E coverage. Built a scalable JavaScript test framework using k6 for API regression and integration testing, and a Java TestNG framework for parallel execution on AWS builds. Contributed to company-wide QA standards, supported junior engineers’ growth, and aided in recruitment and onboarding.
Senior QA Consultant at HEETCH SAS
October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020Provided QA consultancy for a leading ride-hailing platform, shaping mobile and web test automation strategy and governance. Developed and maintained Appium tests for Android and iOS, enabling distributed testing across device farms. Created testing artifacts (plans, acceptance criteria) in a fast-paced Agile environment and led non-regression testing on RC builds for major/minor releases. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure shared quality ownership and integrated automation into CI/CD with XCUITest suites in Swift.
Software Consultant at BRIGHTSTAR INTEGRAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION LIMITED
August 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019Provided QA consulting for multiple clients, designing and implementing test automation frameworks and testing strategies. Developed and maintained a C# .NET Core UI test automation framework integrated with Azure deployment pipelines, led extensive product exploratory testing, and produced testing artifacts and UAT documentation for stakeholders.
Software Test Manager at WAKANOW LIMITED
April 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Managed QA for a leading online travel platform, overseeing test automation strategy with a high-coverage hybrid NUnit framework (web and mobile). Coordinated Azure deployments with DevOps, built and mentored a team of 13 SDETs, and drove quality-driven redesign initiatives that contributed to a 50% bounce-rate reduction and a 35% increase in order conversions.
Test Automation Engineer at KONGA ONLINE SHOPPING LIMITED
February 1, 2014 - March 31, 2016Key contributor to test automation strategy for a leading e-commerce platform, designing and maintaining a data-driven Node.js web/mobile automation framework. Implemented TDD, automated functional, performance (stress/load/speed), API, and database validation tests, and collaborated with DevOps to streamline automation in CI/CD.
Education
Software Technology with Network Management at Robert Gordon University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013Computer Science and Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2009Software Technology with Network Management at Robert Gordon University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Computer Science and Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2009Qualifications
CCNP - ROUTE
January 1, 2012 - December 30, 2025ITIL v3 Foundation
January 1, 2011 - December 30, 2025CCNA
January 1, 2009 - December 30, 2025Agile Software Development - Robert Gordon University
January 1, 2013 - January 15, 2026CCNP - Route - Cisco Systems Inc
January 1, 2012 - January 15, 2026ITIL v3 Foundation - EXIN
January 1, 2011 - January 15, 2026CCNA - CSCO11693069 - Cisco Systems Inc
January 1, 2009 - January 15, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization
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