Farmerline is dedicated to reimagining how the world thinks about and invests in the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. Our mission is to create lasting profits for farmers everywhere. We approach challenges with bold and systemic thinking while maintaining a lean and agile operation.
Farmerline, founded in 2013, is a fast-growing Agtech company in Africa. Farmerline’s digital marketplace combines logistics, field agents, farm resources, and agribusiness partnerships to support African farmers. We have reached 2.2 million farmers by deploying our tools and services through 3,000+ strategic partners across 50 countries. Impact assessments show that our efforts have resulted in a 2.5x increase in yields and 3.3x higher incomes for farmers we serve, driving sustainable growth and combating deforestation across Africa and beyond.
Our technology platform Mergdata is licensed or white-labeled to development partners, global food traders, and governments who use its customizable tools to improve the lives of farmers around the world.
We foster a learning organization where you will have the opportunity to apply your ideas and creativity to solve problems daily. If you are drawn to a dynamic, collaborative culture, set high standards, and tackle challenges with determination and to make a positive impact on millions of lives, Farmerline is the perfect environment for you to thrive.
Field | Details |
Job Title | QA Engineer |
Department and Location | Product and Engineering |
Incumbent Supervisor | Director of Engineering |
Suggested start date | Immediately |
Length of assignment | Permanent role, subject to performance |
Role Overview |
| To deliver reliable, scalable, and user-centric software solutions for our clients, we are seeking a forward-thinking Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a QA Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software by designing, implementing, and managing robust testing strategies and automation frameworks. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Managers, Developers, and Designers, to identify quality challenges and create actionable solutions. Your role will extend to evaluating specifications and technical design documents to ensure they align with quality standards and business objectives. By leveraging modern tools, methodologies, and best practices in software testing, you will help optimize processes, enhance test coverage, and ensure timely, meaningful feedback throughout the development lifecycle. This position also involves advocating for a culture of quality and contributing to the continuous improvement of our systems and workflows. |
Responsibilities |
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites to ensure efficient testing of current and new products. Identify and address deficiencies in functionality, usability, and performance.
- Investigate and analyze product quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with the development team to implement robust solutions.
- Continuously monitor and assess product quality to enhance customer satisfaction and user experience.
- Design and manage a comprehensive Quality Assurance strategy, including test plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
- Work closely with the Product Development, Design, and DevOps teams to align on quality goals and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in QA processes, implement solutions, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
- Define, collect, and analyze quality data to measure performance against key KPIs Explore and apply modern tools and techniques like AI and machine learning to optimize testing efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure products meet regulatory and compliance standards while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
- Prepare and present detailed quality reports and insights to stakeholders quarterly, highlighting progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
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Required Qualifications |
- Demonstrated work experience in software development and quality assurance within fast-paced environments.
- In-depth knowledge of modern software QA methodologies, tools, processes, and best practices.
- Strong ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans, test scenarios, and test cases tailored for manual and automated testing.
- Experience conducting both white-box and black-box testing, as well as API testing using tools like Postman or REST-assured.
- Hands-on experience with modern automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium).
- Solid understanding of programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java), SQL for database testing, and scripting to create custom test scripts.
- Experience integrating QA processes into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes, including active participation in sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
- Exposure to or experience with performance testing (e.g., JMeter) and security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP) is a strong advantage.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve quality issues efficiently.
- A sense of ownership and pride in delivering high-quality solutions that align with company goals.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams and articulate quality issues to stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to staying updated with the latest QA trends, tools, and technologies.
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