About the role

The Junior QA Engineer will perform manual and automated testing on IoT products and supporting applications following defined test scripts. They will also contribute to test plans, maintain test equipment, and track product failures to ensure high quality standards.

What they look for

Manual testing Automated testing IoT product testing Test scripts Test cases Firmware testing Hardware testing Python Behave Android testing iOS testing Windows application testing Bluetooth LE Serial communications Xray Defect tracking

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field and have 0-3 years of experience in software or product testing. A methodical, detail-oriented approach and a genuine interest in electronics and firmware are essential for this role.

Benefits

Health insurance EAP program Flu shots Flexible working Work-from-anywhere Parental leave Professional development funds Free parking Free EV charging Snacks

Full description

Welcome to our World of Cold! At AoFrio, we are global leaders in providing IoT solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our innovative technology and dedicated team have positioned us at the forefront of our market. We are proud leaders in hardware-enabled Software as a Service (SaaS) for commercial refrigeration, with cutting-edge IoT solutions used by major brands worldwide, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Heineken, and Nestle. With offices in four countries and a dispersed team across 12 countries, we are truly global.

Join AoFrio as a Junior QA Engineer Are you looking to kick-start your career in electronics and product testing? Do you love pulling gadgets apart to see how the electronics and firmware inside actually work? Are you the kind of person who works through a checklist methodically and never skips a step? If you're organised, detail-obsessed and ready to learn from an experienced team, AoFrio has the perfect opportunity for you to grow into a QA career.

The role: As our Junior QA Engineer, based at our Auckland Head Office, you'll work alongside our development engineers to help make sure AoFrio's products are reliable, functional and ready for customers around the world.

This is a follow-the-procedure kind of role: you'll be given clear test scripts and checklists and your success will come down to how precisely and methodically you work through each step. It's a great fit if you're naturally organised, have sharp attention to detail and genuinely enjoy getting hands-on with electronics – firmware, displays, circuit boards and all. You'll be mentored as you build your skills across manual and automated testing, developing a strong foundation for a long-term QA career.

What you will be doing:

Carrying out manual and automated test sequences on AoFrio's IoT products, following defined test scripts and guidance.
Testing the Android, iOS and Windows applications that support our physical products.
Creating test cases from requirement specifications and product features, with guidance from senior engineers.
Helping maintain our automation test systems and supporting the conversion of manual tests into automated processes.
Flagging any gaps identified during testing that could affect product fitness for purpose.
Supporting the creation of test procedures and tools.
Keeping our test equipment and test areas accurate and well maintained.
Contributing to product test plans, covering scope, coverage, risks and methodology.
Reporting test progress and outcomes to project and product teams.
Following established test and documentation best practices.
Translating field bug and failure reports into test cases for regression testing.
Tracking identified product failures and supporting resolution activities.

You will need:

0–3 years' experience in software or product testing – internships, university projects and/or personal projects.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent relevant tertiary qualification.
A naturally organised, detail-focused approach. You follow structured test procedures and checklists precisely, working through each step methodically.
A genuine interest in electronics. You've tested, built or tinkered with hardware that runs firmware, ideally with a display or user interface.
Some understanding of electrical and electronics fundamentals and how firmware is programmed and runs on a device (e.g. microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi or similar).
A foundational understanding of manual and automated testing concepts and methodologies.
Exposure to automation testing tools (Python and Behave desirable).
Confidence reviewing and translating product requirements into test cases, with support.
Mobile and application testing exposure (desired).
Awareness of Bluetooth LE (BLE) and serial communications (desired).
Awareness of test management and defect/bug tracking tools, e.g. Xray (desired).

Why AoFrio? We’re proud leaders in hardware-enabled Software as a Service (SaaS) for commercial refrigeration. Our cutting-edge IoT solutions are used by major food and beverage brands worldwide, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and AB InBev. With offices in four countries and a dispersed team across 12 countries, we’re truly global. We manage supply chain, logistics and R&D for our family of hardware and software products from our headquarters in Albany, New Zealand.

What you’ll enjoy at AoFrio:

Health Insurance: Enjoy Southern Cross WellbeingOne, all covered by AoFrio.
Health & Wellbeing: EAP program to support staff and their direct family, plus yearly flu shots.
Flexible Working: We offer flexible hours and the freedom to adjust your schedule when life calls for it.
Work-From-Anywhere: Need a change of scenery? Our people can work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.
Family Matters: Parental leave sorted — 16 weeks of top-up payments for the primary carer and 4 week’s pay for partners.
Diversity: We celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone’s voice matters.
AoWLead: Our networking group that specifically supports women.
Investing in You: Individual funds are available for your professional development.
Commute: Free parking and free EV charging.
Celebrations: We love birthdays and holidays — expect cake celebrations every month.
Snacks: Fruit, cereal, snacks and cold drink options keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Diversity in Tech at AoFrio At AoFrio, we are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture. We actively welcome women, members of the rainbow community, and other minorities into the world of technology.

Don’t tick all the boxes? Don’t worry — we’d still love to hear from you. As a modern global organisation, we integrate work into our lives and focus on achieving outcomes. We want to work with individuals who have diverse needs and backgrounds, so please let us know how we can make it work for you.

Ready to kick-start your QA career and be part of a busy, thriving team? Apply now to join AoFrio as our Junior QA Engineer!