Volunteer QA Engineer for Ecosystem of Agricultural Farmers with eKutir

Overview

Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs that have been taken through a rigorous selection process, testing the quality of their ideas and character, to become part of the Ashoka Fellowship and Network. Ashoka Fellows take on the challenges of building innovative system change ideas to make and spread social impact in a world wrought with challenges. They refuse to let the ‘impossible’ stand in their way to creating a better world.

This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity

About The Affiliated Organization

eKutir was founded to correct a systemic failure in global agriculture: farmers, food systems, and climate solutions operate in silos despite being deeply interconnected. While billions are spent on seeds, inputs, credit, insurance, and climate programs, smallholder farmers remain excluded from data, markets, and decision-making. eKutir was created to build digital public infrastructure for agriculture—so that land, crops, farmers, climate, finance, and markets can operate on a shared, trusted data and transaction layer. eKutir primarily serves: Smallholder farmers and farmer collectives (FPOs, cooperatives, producer groups); Agri-enterprises and buyers sourcing from those farmers; Financial institutions and insurers financing rural livelihoods; Governments and climate programs delivering public goods; Food and nutrition actors seeking traceable, regenerative supply. Through this platform: Farmers get: A digital identity; A land and crop record; Access to soil tests, advisory, inputs, buyers, finance, and climate programs. Cooperatives and enterprises get: Real-time farmer, land, and production data; Traceable sourcing; Risk-reduced lending and procurement. Governments and climate programs get: Verified, field-level data; Outcome-based program delivery; Carbon, soil, and livelihood impact tracking.

Agriculture sits at the center of three global crises: Food insecurity, Farmer poverty, and Climate change. Yet agriculture remains one of the least digitized and least trusted economic systems. Without field-level data, digital rails, and interoperable platforms, trillions of dollars in climate finance, food supply chains, and public programs cannot reach farmers effectively. eKutir is building the missing layer: The digital backbone that allows land, food, climate, and money to flow with trust.

For more information, please visit www.ekutirsb.com

Job Description

This project is to create an eK LINK-Unified Agri Interface which will bring all stakeholders together for a systemic intervention.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for web (React JS) and mobile (React Native) applications
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing across multiple platforms
• Conduct API testing for Node.js backend services and Strapi CMS endpoints
• Validate data integrity and perform database testing on PostgreSQL
• Test responsive design and cross-browser compatibility for web applications
• Execute mobile app testing on both iOS and Android devices
  
  

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency Implement continuous testing practices within the CI/CD pipeline
• Create reusable test frameworks and libraries for the team
  
  

• Document test cases, test results, and testing procedures clearly Identify, report, and track bugs using issue tracking systems
• Provide detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce, screenshots, and logs
• Collaborate with developers to ensure timely bug resolution
• Maintain testing documentation and quality metrics
  
  

• Work closely with developers, designers, and product team throughout the development lifecycle
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
• Provide feedback on requirements and user stories from a quality perspective
• Suggest improvements to development processes and quality standards
• Mentor team members on testing best practices
  
  

• Ensure applications meet functional requirements and performance benchmarks
• Verify accessibility standards compliance
• Validate security best practices are implemented
• Ensure consistent user experience across web and mobile platforms
  
  

This will help build a transparent ecosystem as a result all the efforts impact can be assessed. Please let us know today if you can help.

Volunteer Logistics

Estimated hours required per week: 15 hrs

The estimated duration of the project is: 3-6 months

This position is Virtual (Remote)

Language Requirements

English

Desired Skills And Experience

Required Skills for QA Engineer (Volunteer Position):

We Are Seeking a Detail-oriented QA Engineer To Ensure The Quality And Reliability Of Our Web And Mobile Applications. The Ideal Candidate Should Possess

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for JavaScript-based applications (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, or Selenium)
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia, or similar)
• Knowledge of React JS and React Native testing libraries (React Testing Library, Jest, Detox)
• Basic understanding of Node.js backend testing
• Experience with database testing, particularly PostgreSQL queries and data validation
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git/GitHub)
  
  

• Hands-on experience testing headless CMS platforms, ideally Strapi
• Knowledge of mobile app testing on both iOS and Android platforms
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration
• Experience with performance and load testing tools
• Understanding of accessibility testing standards (WCAG)
  
  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication skills for bug reporting and documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively in an agile development environment
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a volunteer capacity