Lead QA Engineer

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It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.***ABOUT WFP** The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: , , , , , . **JOB TITLE**: Lead QA Engineer**UNIT/DIVISION**: Private Partnerships (PSP) ShareTheMeal Org. Unit **DUTY STATION:** Berlin, Germany / Remote **CONTRACT TYPE:** Short-Term, Regular Consultant **DURATION:**11 months **WORK SCHEDULE:** Full time, Monday to Friday **LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR:** Head of ShareTheMeal Software Engineering**ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT**The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Around 20,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor. To reach a world with zero hunger, WFP is investingin and growing private sector fundraising and partnerships. Serving as a broker between WFP and the private sector, WFP’s Private Partnerships and Fundraising Division (PSP) strives to mobilize funding, technical assistance, innovative solutions and visibility and awareness to help WFP fulfil its mission, while offering companies and the wider public the opportunity to contribute to a world with zero hunger.ShareTheMeal is WFP’s fundraising and awareness-raising app. Free to download, the award-winning app is a pioneering way for people to join our efforts in creating a world with zero hunger.ShareTheMeal was launched in 2015 as the first pilot of WFP’s Innovation Accelerator, which among other things supports start-ups and innovators in developing their ideas fo zero hunger.ShareTheMeal currently has more than 1.9 million users worldwide, whohave shared more than 290 million meals (US$ 200 million). WFP is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy for individual giving, and ShareTheMeal is a key driver for this strategy going forward.The team, located in Berlin and remotely, is focused on increasing the funds raised to help get to zero hunger by further developing the app to include new and innovative features, increasing theengagement of existing users and growing the user base through marketing and communication initiatives. As the user base has grown, there is a significant opportunity to increase funds raised from existing users and deliver an exceptional experience to build a long-term relationship with each supporter.**PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT** As the technical leader for ShareTheMeal's QA function, define and execute the Testing strategy that enables the organization to scale from 1.9M to 10M+ users while maintaining exceptional user experience and operational efficiency impacting an annual revenue of $30 million USD.**ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES** The Consultant, reporting to the Head of ShareTheMeal Software Engineering Engineering, is expected to: **1**. Strategic Leadership & Team Development* 1. Build and lead a high-performing QA team through coaching, mentorship, and regular 1:1s that drive individual growth and team capability* 2. Define and evolve the QA strategy, standards, and best practices that scale with ShareTheMeal's mission and growth**2**. Quality Ownership & Risk Management* 1. Own quality outcomes for all iOS, Android, and web releases, ensuring features meet user expectations and technical standards before production* 2. Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate quality risks across the platform, translating technical concerns into business impact for stakeholders**3**. Test Strategy & Execution* 1.Design and execute comprehensive test strategies spanning manual exploratory testing, UAT coordination, and regression coverage* 2.Prioritize testing activities based on user impact, risk exposure, and release timelines, optimizing team effort for maximum quality assurance**4**.Automation & Efficiency* 1.Drive the automation roadmap across mobile apps, web, and API layers, reducing manual testing burden and accelerating release velocity* 2.Measure and continuously improve test coverage, defect detection rates, and testing efficiency**5**.Cross-functional Collaboration* Partner with Product and Design teams during requirements review to shape testable features and define acceptance criteria early* Act as the quality advocate in planning discussions, ensuring non-functional requirements (performance, security, accessibility) receive appropriate attention**DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT**• Comprehensive documentation and well-structured test plans • A maintainable and triaged bug tracking system**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** **Education** University degree in Computer Science or related field. Work history At least 5 years of experience in software testing; prior experience with mobile app, web and API testing (manual and automated) is a must **Technical expertise** Good understanding of web and mobile app UX and a keen eye for detail Good understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, and error codes Experience with a scripting language (Python or JS) Experience with app and web testing frameworks like Cypress, Maestro, etc. Knowledge of modern testing strategies Good understanding of Agile principles **Soft skills** Good people management skills Strong analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative Ability to interact with managers and peers with maturity Strong interpersonal skills Collaborative spirit able to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy Strong time management skills with an ability to plan, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy Fully committed and motivated to achieve the aims of the World Food Programme **Language(s)** Excellent command of spoken and written English Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish)**WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK**WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.**REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION**WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. 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