Senior Software Quality Engineer at KOKO Networks

At KOKO Networks, we are a climate-tech company backed by venture capital, with a dedicated team of over 1,800 people operating across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest-growing cities. We are best known for our clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution, which utilizes smart fuel ATMs to replace charcoal, and our climate division that manages the resulting emissions reductions. Recognized by the FT and IFC in 2021 as a leading emerging markets climate technology solution, we offer a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a senior-level position based in India, and you will work in a hybrid capacity. As we expand our reach, we need someone with a deep understanding of complex distributed systems who can effectively test, troubleshoot, and ensure our high quality standards are met across our hardware and software products.

Core responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to define system requirements and create comprehensive, well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using industry-standard tools to ensure the reliability of our distributed components.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and coaching to other testing team members while contributing to the definition and improvement of our overall quality assurance processes.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should bring a strong technical background and a collaborative mindset. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in both manual and automation testing.
• Hands-on programming proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Proven experience with AWS infrastructure and testing REST APIs.
• Expertise in Selenium for web testing and Cucumber for BDD workflows.
• Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Compensation and benefits

We are committed to supporting our team members through a variety of perks designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• A hybrid work model that balances in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Ongoing professional development with full access to over 5,000 online courses.
• The choice of a MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop to ensure you have the right equipment for your work.

How to apply

If you are passionate about climate technology and eager to help us maintain the highest standards of quality as we grow, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.