We are looking for a QA Engineer with extensive quality assurance experience to join our team. The QA Engineer role at fjorge is integral to delivering high-quality products that meet client needs and business goals. The QA Engineer ensures the technical execution of projects, from a quality standpoint. The QA Engineer collaborates closely with other team members, consistently providing clear communication, accurate estimations, and maintaining a high standard of work that aligns with the product vision. This is a in-person role based in our Kumasi, Ghana office. We expect to see full time in-office collaboration.
You create great. → Great products. Great experiences.
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- Done Means Done For Everyone
- Billing
- Estimation
- Client Facing Interactions
Senior developers help lead technical planning to meet product and project requirements and stay actively engaged throughout the client engagement. They see themselves as key stakeholders and help ensure project success by supporting team collaboration through clear and effective communication channels. They also help refine the implementation into actionable tasks to keep projects moving forward.
Example Behaviors
- Provide updates proactively and seek feedback often to ensure alignment and address issues early.
- Demonstrate completed work to QA with necessary context and instructions for validation.
- Refine user stories into actionable tasks and ensure they are aligned with project goals.
- Proactively communicate when issues arise and resolve them quickly to maintain project momentum.
- Actively engage in stand-ups and ensure all developers are completing tasks at a high level.
Example Behaviors:
- Leads the development of technical plans that align with project goals and requirements, effectively translating user stories into actionable tasks.
- Takes responsibility for code quality and delivery, ensuring that technical solutions meet high standards and addressing any issues proactively.
- Coordinates testing efforts and ensures effective collaboration between developers and stakeholders, aligning technical work with project goals.
- Actively leads and participates in team discussions and planning sessions, driving alignment on technical requirements and project objectives.
- Ensures clear and effective communication channels within the team, facilitating collaboration and supporting project success by addressing potential issues and providing guidance.
Example Behaviors:
- Track project progress and hours diligently to ensure billing aligns with project goals and resources.
- Update Harvest daily with accurate entries and clear notes by the end of each day, reflecting the actual time spent on tasks.
- Ensure time entered matches scheduled resourcing.
- Verify that billed hours match scheduled resourcing to maintain billing accuracy.
- Communicate when initial estimates are no longer accurate and additional time is needed to continue work.
Example Behaviors:
- Develop and communicate detailed estimates for project tasks that align with business objectives and constraints.
- Submit initial estimates promptly and update them regularly to reflect any changes in project scope or requirements.
- Take advantage of snippets, plug-ins, and libraries to optimize time and resource usage.
Example Behaviors:
- Communicate project timelines, goals, and updates clearly and regularly to Product Owner and/or clients, keeping them informed.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that testing phases meet client expectations and align with project requirements.
- Conduct client meetings with a focus on clarity, demonstrating progress, and providing concise, valuable communications.
- Extreme Owner: You take extreme ownership of your projects and contributions. You lead by example when it comes to active participation and collaboration and you help pave the way when it comes to development quality and standards. You are a subject matter expert and not only take pride in delivering work that meets AC and Definition of Done, but in helping the other developers on your team do the same as well.
- Effective Communicator: You keep your team and clients informed through clear and concise communication. Whether it's updating Jira, providing end-of-day updates, or leading client meetings, you articulate your work and ideas effectively, ensuring everyone is aligned and any roadblocks are addressed promptly.
- Proactive Problem-Solver: You anticipate challenges before they arise and take steps to mitigate risks. When issues do occur, you communicate them quickly and propose solutions to keep the project on track.
- Client-Focused Professional: You excel at understanding client needs and translating them into actionable tasks. In client-facing situations, you are confident and clear, whether leading meetings or sending written communications, ensuring the client feels informed and valued.
- Adaptable and Resilient: You thrive in dynamic environments where flexibility is key. You quickly adapt to changes in project scope or priorities and maintain your composure in challenging situations, ensuring that your work remains of the highest standard.
- 5+ years of software quality assurance experience, with a proven track record of successful project deliveries
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for web applications
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, document, and track defects through resolution
- Successfully maintains quality standards while meeting project timelines
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
- Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Jest, React Testing Library)
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
- Knowledge of test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)
- Understanding of SQL for test data management and validation
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
- Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla)
- JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills for test automation
- Experience with mobile testing technologies
- Familiarity with accessibility testing standards and tools
- Cross-browser and cross-platform testing experience
- You are held accountable to a 90% personal utilization target
Compensation:
Depends on qualifications.
About fjorge
fjorge is a custom development agency that works with a wide range of clients to bring their digital projects to the finish line. We provide solutions for every phase of the project lifecycle to bring websites and applications to life.
Is fjorge the right fit for you?
fjorge was developed by developers with developers in mind. Why work in isolation doing freelance work, when you can work in an environment where you’ll learn from other great people?! We work hard, never stop learning, take responsibility for our work, support, and champion new ideas, and encourage everyone to be uniquely themselves.
“Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box.” If you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every point in the job description, please apply anyway. You can explain in your cover letter and through the interview process how the experience you do have will help you succeed in the role!
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What We Do
At fjorge, our mission is to bring your creative ideas to life through technology. With you, we’re building something greater than either of us could independently.
That said, we leave design, brand strategy, content strategy, and other creative work to experts, like you.
