Software QA Engineer at Tana

Tana is hiring a Software QA Engineer to support manual and automated testing for a global software company focused on network security. The role is based in Kenya and is open to remote candidates.

What it offers

• Full-time, remote position based in Kenya
• Working hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EAT

Who can apply

• Must have:
  • Good coding skills in Java or Python
  • 1-2 years of hands-on programming experience
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Clear interest in QA and software testing
  • Strong QA mindset (attention to detail, structured thinking)
  • Good communication skills
  • High motivation and coachability
• Nice to have:
  • Networking or IT background
  • Prior exposure to QA, software testing, or test automation
  • Experience testing APIs, backend systems, or web applications
  • Familiarity with Jira or similar tools
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated test runs

What you'll do

• Write, execute, and maintain automated and manual test cases for UI, API, and backend functionality
• Contribute to and maintain test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipeline integrations
• Reproduce, document, and track defects using Jira
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and flag edge cases
• Monitor test runs, triage failures, and update test documentation
• Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)
• Build familiarity with network security concepts (firewalls, access policies)
• Communicate progress, blockers, and testing updates clearly
• Continuously improve technical and QA skills

How to apply

• Go to Tana’s careers page at www.careers-page.com to apply
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