Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Jitu is a software and technology provider based in Nyeri, Kenya. We chose Nyeri because we believe the talent in this area of the world can compete globally. If you would like to work for a company that believes in Nyeri and plans to be a GIANT globally then please apply for an opening with us. One of the foundations of The Jitu is we hire based on talent and we promote based on the individual's ability to deliver quality solutions. We do not care which tribe you are from or if you are male or female.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Quality Analyst to join our team. This role will be responsible for validating data accuracy, testing APIs, and ensuring the quality and reliability of data-related systems and processes. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of QA fundamentals, strong analytical skills, and a passion for identifying issues before they impact customers or business operations.

Responsibilities or duties

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and data validation testing.
• Validate and analyze large datasets to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Test APIs and verify data exchanged between systems.
• Create, execute, and document test cases, test plans, and test results.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure quality standards are met.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Support UAT efforts and help validate business requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for data quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and quality practices.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, testing principles, and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Clear understanding of different testing types, including regression testing, UAT, functional testing, and integration testing.
• Experience working with and validating large datasets.
• Basic understanding of SQL and the ability to query data for validation purposes.
• Experience testing and validating APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing and executing SQL queries.
• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman or similar platforms.
• Experience writing Python scripts for test automation, validation, or data analysis.
• Exposure to test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Experience with data warehouse, ETL, or data pipeline testing.

Experience needed

Experience working with and validating large datasets.

Basic understanding of SQL and the ability to query data for validation purposes.

Experience testing and validating APIs.

Hands-on experience writing and executing SQL queries.

Experience using API testing tools such as Postman or similar platforms.

Experience writing Python scripts for test automation, validation, or data analysis.

Exposure to test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.

Experience with data warehouse, ETL, or data pipeline testing.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

We chose Nyeri because we believe the talent in this area of the world can compete globally. If you would like to work for a company that believes in Nyeri and plans to be a GIANT globally then please apply for an opening with us. One of the foundations of The Jitu is we hire based on talent and we promote based on the individual's ability to deliver quality solutions. We do not care which tribe you are from or if you are male or female.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and data validation testing.
• Validate and analyze large datasets to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Test APIs and verify data exchanged between systems.
• Create, execute, and document test cases, test plans, and test results.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure quality standards are met.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Support UAT efforts and help validate business requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for data quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and quality practices.

• Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, testing principles, and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Clear understanding of different testing types, including regression testing, UAT, functional testing, and integration testing.
• Experience working with and validating large datasets.
• Basic understanding of SQL and the ability to query data for validation purposes.
• Experience testing and validating APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience writing and executing SQL queries.
• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman or similar platforms.
• Experience writing Python scripts for test automation, validation, or data analysis.
• Exposure to test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Experience with data warehouse, ETL, or data pipeline testing.

• BA/BSc/HND
• Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, testing principles, and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Clear understanding of different testing types, including regression testing, UAT, functional testing, and integration testing.
• Experience working with and validating large datasets.
• Basic understanding of SQL and the ability to query data for validation purposes.
• Experience testing and validating APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience writing and executing SQL queries.
• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman or similar platforms.
• Experience writing Python scripts for test automation, validation, or data analysis.
• Exposure to test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Experience with data warehouse, ETL, or data pipeline testing.