Software Engineer- Security & Quality Assurance job at Raising The Village

Vacancy title:
Software Engineer- Security & Quality Assurance

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Science & Engineering ]

Jobs at:

Raising The Village

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 19 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Mbarara, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 28 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Description:
The Software Engineer - Quality Assurance & Security in the PEAL department shall play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and security of our software products. He or she shall collaborate closely with our development and security teams to implement and maintain robust testing processes and security measures, ensuring that our software applications meet the highest quality and security standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to validate software functionality.
• Identify and report software defects, track issues, and collaborate with development teams to resolve them.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure the stability of software releases.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement quality assurance best practices.
• Coordinate code reviews for optimisation, consistency and compliance.

Security Testing
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing on software applications.
• Identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities, and work with development teams to remediate them.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and best practices.
• Implement security testing tools and techniques to enhance the security posture of our products.

Documentation
• Create detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Maintain comprehensive records of security assessments and vulnerability findings.
• Contribute to the development of security policies and procedures.

Collaboration and Training
• Collaborate with software developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of quality and security.
• Provide guidance and training to development teams on security best practices and quality assurance processes.

Leadership and supervision
• Assist the Software Development team lead in providing time to time technical and administrative leadership for the execution of the team’s strategy.

Technical requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proven working experience as a Software Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, or Security Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with security testing tools and techniques.
• Proficiency in writing and reviewing React.js, React Native, and Flutter code.
• Proficiency in writing and reviewing Node.js and Laravel code.
• Proficiency in Python for automation.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and common security vulnerabilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP , Certified Ethical Hacker CEH , ISTQB a plus.

Personal Qualities
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Independent thinker with a growth mindset.
• Must be passionate, self-motivated, and able to adapt. 
• Strong sense of integrity. 

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage female candidates to apply.


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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, October 19 2023 
Duty Station: Mbarara
Posted: 28-09-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-09-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-09-2067
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