Junior Software Tester

Onside is an agtech SaaS company addressing real-world challenges faced by farmers and agribusinesses with innovative software solutions. Our team is passionate about building user-friendly applications that support safety, operations, biosecurity, and communication across the rural sector.

As a Junior Software Tester, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our web and mobile applications are reliable, high-quality, and simple for customers to use. This role is perfect for someone early in their testing or QA career who’s keen to build strong foundations, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to a product making a real impact.

Key responsibilities

• Support the testing of new and existing features across our web and mobile applications
• Execute test cases, document results, and help identify and track defects
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure high-quality releases
• Assist in regression testing and verifying bug fixes
• Contribute to improving our testing processes, documentation, and overall product quality
• Stay curious about new testing tools and practices that help enhance efficiency and reliability

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or relevant practical experience)
• An understanding of software development or testing fundamentals
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate with others
• Interest in quality assurance, test techniques, or user experience

Be part of a growing, purpose-driven company making a difference in the agtech sector. We were recently named Deloitte Fast50's fastest-growing tech business in Canterbury and listed on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025. We offer:

• A clear product value proposition and product-market fit
• A supportive, collaborative team culture with mentoring from experienced testers and engineers
• Strong career progression pathways and opportunities to grow your QA/testing capability
• A buzzing, pet-friendly office in the heart of Christchurch
• The chance to work on an innovative product solving meaningful biosecurity challenges that will impact generations to come

This opportunity is open to applicants who hold current New Zealand work rights and have recently graduated or are nearing completion of their studies.