Kahuna’s mission is to empower the enterprise to create a more competitive and skilled workforce. A small company making a big impact – and our success is a direct result of our people. Kahuna’s modern skills management platform helps organizations gain a validated and objective view of their workforce capabilities, align talent supply against current and future demand, and increase the return on training investment.
The Product team is integral to ensuring the quality and reliability of the Kahuna skills platform. Our vision is to enhance customer value by delivering a robust, user-centered product through verified success outcomes.
In this QA role, success will be measured by the ability to efficiently identify and resolve issues, ensure smooth implementation processes, and contribute to customer satisfaction through consistent product quality. Key indicators of success include timely project support, maintaining high testing standards, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Role Description
The Kahuna Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Kahuna’s software products through thorough testing and analysis. This role focuses on validating software functionalities, identifying issues, and supporting the QA team in driving quality across our product suite.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular manual testing on new features and software updates
- Spot and record bugs or defects, providing detailed descriptions and steps to reproduce them
- Collaborate closely with developers and product team to guarantee top-notch product releases
- Assist in the creation, execution, and upkeep of test cases
- Help in reporting and monitoring quality metrics to boost testing effectiveness
Requirements
Skills
- A solid grasp of software development and testing methodologies
- Strong attention to detail coupled with sharp analytical skills
- Proficient in problem-solving
- Effective communication skills for clearly conveying findings and issues
- Familiarity with test management tools is advantageous
- A Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
At Kahuna, you will be part of a tight-knit team driving innovation in skills management. Our culture fosters collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and career growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts business outcomes and customer success, you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career at Kahuna.
- Be part of a small but impactful company that is driving innovation in the skills management space.
- Collaborate with a passionate, high-energy team dedicated to empowering organizations through workforce capabilities.
- Enjoy a positive office culture, collaborative atmosphere, and opportunities to participate in fun activities, from ping-pong to happy hours.
- Work in a hybrid environment with the opportunity to travel to cool places.
Skills Required
- Understanding of software development and testing methodologies
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Bachelor's degree or relevant coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with test management tools
What We Do
Founded in 2018, Kahuna has rapidly become a leading provider of skills management software. Kahuna comes from a deep background in people data modeling, core business processes, and understanding the HR systems landscape. Over the years, our team here at Kahuna has repeatedly watched promises of varying HR technologies fail to deliver to meet the needs of both HR and Operations and we are committed to making that a reality.
