Fresh Roles at One Acre Fund

About the Role

• The Quality Engineer role drives the quality, reliability, and usability of delivered solutions and improves the processes that uphold technical best practices. Likely to own quality for many complex services.

Responsibilities

Requirements Analysis 

• Identify and integrate quality assurance parameters throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Contribute to backlog grooming to refine user stories with the necessary technical specifications, non-functional scope of work, such as acceptance criteria and test cases

Quality Assurance

• Put in place processes and methods for collecting value-driven quality measurement and other service-level agreement (SLA) monitoring
• Create reports on key metrics and indicators of product quality that inform decisions and strategies by stakeholders

Streamlined Testing

• Source quality-driven feedback and performance metrics directly from field staff/users
• Create and manage test frameworks; use the framework to set and hit test coverage goals across multiple test areas (regression, stress testing, etc.)
• Automate testing in CI/CD pipelines
• Create test schedules in accordance with project scope or delivery timelines
• Prepare, refine, and track test plans and cases according to quality parameters and acceptance criteria

Quality Control

• Identify and introduce the latest industry standards and regulations for software quality control
• Identify quality-related technical problems and drive their respective resolution
• Document your work to ensure replicability both as your service adds new features and to other services.

Troubleshooting Production Issues

• Isolate and track bugs throughout all stages of testing and product support
• Anticipate and record solution deficiencies as informed by technical guides and quality assessment reports

Career Growth and Development

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Experience working in Agile
• Competency in software quality principles and quality control principles
• Background in software testing

Benefits

• Interns will be provided with a reasonable stipend for the duration of their contract. Rural area based fellows will be provided assistance in locating suitable housing.

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About the Role

• Seeking an exceptional AI and automation engineering leader to build Tupande's automation capability, lead high-impact solutions, and help scale farmer impact through hands-on engineering, business partnership, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive Tupande's AI strategy, automation and engineering
• Partner with senior leadership to identify how automation, AI, engineering, and technology can accelerate Tupande's strategic priorities and farmer impact
• Translate business needs into a clear engineering and automation roadmap aligned to the organization's long-term vision
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and financial sustainability
• Act as a strategic thought partner to business leaders on opportunities, trade-offs, risks, and innovation priorities

Lead the design and delivery of scalable AI, automation, and business solutions

• Ensure automation, AI, enterprise systems, integrations, and software solutions are designed to solve real business problems and deliver measurable value
• Guide solution architecture and engineering decisions to balance speed, quality, sustainability, and scalability
• Personally contribute to the design, review, prototyping, and delivery of high-priority automation, AI, integration, and software initiatives
• Conduct architecture reviews, solution reviews, and technical quality assessments to ensure solutions remain reliable, maintainable, secure, and scalable
• Establish and oversee integration standards across enterprise systems, AI platforms, automation solutions, middleware, APIs, and third-party technologies
• Ensure business systems exchange information reliably and efficiently through well-designed integration patterns and architectures
• Oversee the successful delivery, adoption, and performance of Tupande’s automation and engineering portfolio

Build and strengthen Tupande's AI & automation engineering capability

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and disciplined execution.
• Establish robust governance and performance standards (SOPs) to ensure consistent delivery excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Build long-term technical leadership and succession pipelines by mentoring specialists in AI, automation, and integration aligned with strategic goals.

Drive organizational transformation through automation and AI

• Champion the adoption of automation, AI, and modern engineering practices across the organization
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve decision-making, reduce cost-to-serve, and enhance customer experience
• Ensure automation and AI initiatives are delivering measurable operational and business impact
• Position Tupande as a leader in the practical application of technology within agricultural operations

Provide stewardship of the AI & automation engineering portfolio

• Monitor the health, performance, value realization, and sustainability of engineering investments across the organization
• Proactively manage technical, operational, and delivery risks
• Balance immediate delivery priorities with long-term platform, capability, and organizational needs
• Ensure the engineering portfolio continues to support business growth, resilience, and future strategic ambitions

Maintain external awareness and organizational influence

• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and leading engineering practices
• Build strong partnerships across One Acre Fund and external technology ecosystems
• Represent Tupande's engineering and automation priorities in strategic discussions and planning forums
• Continuously elevate the organization's understanding and effective use of technology

Career Growth and Development

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

Knowledge

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Information Systems) or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications.
• Comprehensive understanding of how AI, automation, and software engineering drive organizational strategy and business performance.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise systems, automation platforms, digital transformation, and organizational change management.
• Deep understanding of Tupande’s operating model, customer journeys, and long-term strategic ambitions.

Technical skills

• Demonstrated expertise building and deploying production-grade AI, automation, and software solutions, including complex enterprise system integrations (APIs, middleware, third-party platforms).
• Strong solution architecture and systems-thinking, with the ability to translate strategic business priorities into scalable technical roadmaps and identify practical applications for emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to guide technical decision-making, evaluate complex trade-offs, and conduct rigorous architecture and code reviews.
• Robust portfolio management and prioritization capabilities to ensure sustained, high-impact delivery.

Other

• Proven track record in hands-on delivery of production-grade technology solutions, balancing deep engineering contribution with effective leadership and capability building.
• Strategic leader with strong commercial and operational acumen, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving organizational change amidst ambiguity.
• Ownership-driven mindset, accountable for delivering measurable business outcomes and passionate about leveraging technology to maximize farmer impact