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L1 Quality Assurance Engineer job at ENGIE Energy Access | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
ENGIE Energy Access is a leading provider of decentralized energy solutions, committed to expanding access to clean, affordable, and reliable electricity across Africa to drive sustainable development and economic empowerment. Recognized for its innovative pay-as-you-go solar home systems and mini-grid solutions, the company has earned a strong reputation in the renewable energy sector.
ENGIE fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering employees opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact-driven careers in the clean energy space. The company regularly recruits professionals passionate about sustainability, with diverse roles in engineering, sales, operations, and customer service, supporting flexible work arrangements where possible.
Since its establishment through the merger of ENGIE Mobisol, Fenix International, and ENGIE PowerCorner, the company has evolved into a key player in Africa’s off-grid energy sector. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric business model, ENGIE Energy Access has deployed millions of solar products, improving the livelihoods of millions across multiple countries. Operating in over nine African nations, the company continues to scale its reach, aiming to provide electricity to millions more. At its core, ENGIE upholds values of sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity, ensuring that energy solutions remain accessible and environmentally friendly.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, ENGIE Energy Access actively supports local communities by promoting clean energy education, climate resilience, and socio-economic development. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.engie-energyaccess.com.
Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in L1 Quality Assurance Engineer job at ENGIE Energy Access
Full Time
Deadline:
12 Aug 2025
Job Title
L1 Quality Assurance Engineer job at ENGIE Energy Access
ENGIE Energy Access
Job Description
Job Title: L1 Quality Assurance Engineer
Company: ENGIE Energy Access
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Department: Digital
Reporting To: Software Engineering Manager
Job Grade: 14
Job Purpose
We’re seeking a passionate Quality Assurance Engineer to join our distributed digital team and help deliver high-quality mobile and web solutions that drive clean energy access in Africa.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in QA across mobile ecosystems (especially Android) and a desire to work in high-impact environments. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Kampala, Berlin, and Nairobi to develop tools that support both ENGIE operations and third-party clients via our SaaS platform: Paygee.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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How to Apply
Quality Assurance & Testing
Contribute to robust QA strategies, test plans, and quality gates
Run end-to-end testing on Android and cross-platform mobile apps
Perform manual and automated testing across different device types and network conditions
Maintain and enhance automated test frameworks for mobile, web, and APIs
Technical Support & Documentation
Provide second-level technical support for production systems
Analyze bugs and system behavior in distributed environments
Create and update technical documentation and test procedures
Agile Development & CI/CD
Support quality assurance within agile sprints
Ensure tickets meet acceptance criteria without sacrificing velocity
Validate system integration (RESTful APIs, MQTT, cloud services)
Support test automation integration into CI/CD pipelines
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Required Experience & Skills (1–3 Years)
Mobile & Systems Testing
1+ year of hands-on QA testing for Android apps
Understanding of Android development (Kotlin/Java)
Familiarity with production-scale enterprise systems
Technical Proficiency
Strong grasp of REST APIs, MQTT, and real-time systems
SQL and NoSQL database experience
Experience with AWS and Firebase, plus hybrid/cloud-hosted solutions
CI/CD, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code exposure
Technical Competencies
Testing: BDD, TDD, Selenium, Appium, Espresso, API testing tools
Scripting: Python, Ruby, or Kotlin for automation
Monitoring: Sentry, Grafana, or equivalent
Performance Testing: JMeter, Locust
Documentation: Excellent technical writing & traceability practices
Professional Skills
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Team player, highly collaborative
Comfortable in fast-paced, distributed environments
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent
Certifications in QA, mobile testing, cloud, or agile practices
Nice-to-Have Experience
Mobile development (e.g., apps published on Google Play or App Store)
Advanced AWS tools (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway)
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Mobile app security and penetration testing
Localization testing and experience in emerging markets
Languages
English: Fluent (Required)
French: Advantageous
Swahili or other East African languages: Bonus
Our Tech Stack
Backend: Rails, Django, Flask
Frontend: VueJS, Angular, ActiveAdmin
APIs: Grape, Devise, FastAPI
Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis
CI/CD & Source Control: GitLab (self-hosted), Capistrano, Ansible
Testing: RSpec, Pytest, Selenium, Appium, Espresso
Monitoring: Sentry, Grafana, CloudWatch
Infrastructure: AWS, Firebase, Docker, Kubernetes
