QA and Design Intern at Synnefa
Job Summary:
The QA & Design Intern will work closely with the
Product Designer and QA Consultant to test new features, identify bugs, support
UI/UX improvements, maintain documentation, and contribute to a polished
product experience. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop hands-on
skills in user-centered design, digital product testing, and collaborative
product development workflows.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Design support:
- Assist
in the development and refinement of FarmCloud’s UI components and assets
- Participate
in design brainstorming & review sessions gathering feedback and
documenting improvements needed.
- Contribute
to maintaining a consistent design system
- Support
conducting user experience evaluations and compiling insights from
stakeholder and user feedback
QA Support
- Collaborate
with the QA consultant to execute test cases against acceptance criteria
and log test results.
- Assist
in conducting manual testing of new features and UI updates to ensure
functional accuracy.
- Support
the QA consultant in identifying and reporting bugs and usability issues.
- Help
ensure QA documentation is up to date and well structured.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A
recent graduate of Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Software
Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or someone with a
strong portfolio and interest in UI/UX or QA).
- A
background in a relevant field of study such as Design, HCI, Computer
Science, or Software Engineering.
- 0–1
year of relevant experience (internship level).
- Experience
or familiarity with technology, SaaS, digital products, UX/UI design, or
software QA.
- Proficiency
with a design or prototyping tool such as Figma, Canva, Adobe XD, or
Sketch.
- A
basic understanding of a design system or component library and how design
translates into development.
- Familiarity
with ClickUp or another collaboration platform.
- Familiarity
with usability testing or bug-tracking workflows (nice to have).
- Strong
communication and collaboration skills.
- High
attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Openness
to feedback and willingness to learn new tools and workflows.
- Ability
to manage tasks independently and stay organized.
Remuneration: We pay our interns KES.20,000
per month.
Contract Period: 6 months.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Synnefa🌱
is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be
an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage individuals from
underrepresented groups to apply, and we strive to make all employment
decisions based on merit, potential, and company needs.
Sales Agents (Meru-Tharaka Nithi)
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join
our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and
selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and
Smart Greenhouses in Embu and Kirinyaga Region. Your efforts will directly
contribute to empowering farmers with technology-driven solutions that enhance
productivity and sustainability.
Sales Agents (Embu-Kirinyaga)
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join
our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and
selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and
Smart Greenhouses in Embu and Kirinyaga Region. Your efforts will directly
contribute to empowering farmers with technology-driven solutions that enhance
productivity and sustainability.
Sales Agents (Nyeri-Laikipia)
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join
our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and
selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and
Smart Greenhouses in Embu and Kirinyaga Region. Your efforts will directly
contribute to empowering farmers with technology-driven solutions that enhance
productivity and sustainability.
Sales Agents-Kiambu
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join
our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and
selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and
Smart Greenhouses. Your efforts will directly contribute to empowering farmers
with technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability.
Sales Agents -Nakuru
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join
our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and
selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and
Smart Greenhouses. Your efforts will directly contribute to empowering farmers
with technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability.
Sales Agents- Uasin Gishu
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join
our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and
selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and
Smart Greenhouses. Your efforts will directly contribute to empowering farmers
with technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability.
Sales Agents- Machakos
Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Sales Agents to join
our team at Synnefa. In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and
selling our cutting-edge agricultural products: FarmCloud, FarmShield, and
Smart Greenhouses. Your efforts will directly contribute to empowering farmers
with technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability.
Hardware Development Attaché at Synnefa
- Job
Title: Hardware Development Attaché
- Location: On-site
with occasional field work
- Employment
Type: Attachment/Internship
- Department: Technology
Development and Innovation
- Reports
To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Salary: KES
20,000 per month
About Us:
Synnefa is an
innovative ag-tech startup dedicated to transforming agriculture through smart,
climate-resilient solutions. We provide end-to-end solutions that integrate
smart greenhouses, FarmShield IoT sensors, and FarmCloud record-keeping
software to enhance farming efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Our
mission is to empower farmers with technology that simplifies farming and
increases incomes.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Hardware Development attaché with a solid
foundation in electronics and embedded systems to join our hardware engineering
team. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s
degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics &
Computer Engineering (ECE), or Mechatronics Engineering, and be eager to apply
their academic knowledge to real-world product development.
This role will involve PCB design, firmware development,
mechanical casing design, and hands-on prototyping for our innovative hardware
solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the
design, development, and testing of our products from concept to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
PCB Design
- Create
and maintain schematic diagrams and PCB layouts.
- Ensure
designs comply with electrical and safety standards.
Firmware Development
- Optimize
code for low-power applications.
- Write,
test, and debug firmware for microcontrollers
- Work
with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, MQTT, and LoRa.
Mechanical & Casing Design
- Create
3D models of hardware enclosures using Fusion 360(or similar CAD tools)
- Collaborate
with manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility of designs.
- Perform
design iterations based on test feedback.
Testing & Validation
- Assist
in assembling prototypes and conducting functional tests.
- Document
test procedures, results, and recommended improvements.
- Support
hardware troubleshooting and debugging.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Work
closely with software, and production teams to ensure seamless
integration.
- Maintain
comprehensive documentation for hardware and firmware designs.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s
degree in EEE, ECE, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Basic
to intermediate experience with EasyEDA for PCB design.
- Basic
to intermediate experience with Fusion 360 or similar for casing design.
- Familiarity
with firmware development in C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Understanding
of electronics fundamentals (digital and analog circuits).
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
- Experience
with 3D printing for rapid prototyping.
- Exposure
to IoT hardware design.
- Knowledge
of RF modules and sensors integration.
- Understanding
of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.
Soft Skills
- Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Attention
to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good
communication and teamwork abilities.
- Eagerness
to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.