QA, UAT and Testing Coordinator

Project Overview & Technical Context

Project Background: Sisyphus I.T. Group Pvt. Ltd. (based in Lalitpur, Nepal) is preparing a proposal for the Sustainable Electric Transport for Nepal (SET4NPL) project. Jointly implemented by GIZ and GGGI in partnership with the Government of Nepal, this initiative supports the deployment of 3,500+ Electric Minibus (EMB) Support Packages and the rollout of e-ticketing, GPS-enabled fleet monitoring, and public charging infrastructure.

Technical Ecosystem: The SET4NPL digital platform consists of a web portal, supporting databases, dashboards, three mobile applications (passenger, driver/conductor, and PTO admin), GPS-based live-location services, e-ticketing software, payment integrations, and integration with point-of-sale (POS) backends, immobilizers, and route-display systems.

To Apply: 

• Send CV to info@sisyphus-group.com by no later than Sunday, June 7th. CV may not exceed 2 pages.

• In your application, include minimum gross salary expectation in NPR. Salaries will be set against competitive market rates for each position separately.

Role Summary

You will lead the testing and piloting coordination work package to bring the existing beta version of the e-ticketing system and mobile applications into a production-ready state for the August 2026 pilot launch and subsequent full roll-out. This role does not involve application development, but rather strict quality coordination, test execution, and bug triage with third-party IT developers. 

This role is part time and is expected to be up to 100 working days over the life of the 1-year contract, with the majority of the days allocated before September, 2026. Work will be primarily remote. Certain job functions will require attendance on-site around the Kathmandu Valley.

Please note that the position is for a proposed project that is currently under tender evaluation. Offers are contingent upon contract award to Sisyphus I.T. Group. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. All applicants must be Nepalese nationals or possess the valid right to work in Nepal.

Core Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities, including test plan design, maintenance, and bug log management.

• Coordinate functional, integration, UI, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles with representative end users (passengers, drivers, conductors, and transport administrators).

• Coordinate with developers on test environments and bug triaging, ensuring verification of bug fixes before pilot releases.

• Act as the technical liaison for pilot operations during the stabilization window.

Required Technical Qualifications

• Education / training: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, from a recognised and reputable institution.

• Language: Excellent oral and written skills in English (corresponding to C1) and working proficiency in Nepali.

• General professional experience: 3 years of relevant professional experience in Nepal or abroad.

• Specific professional experience: 3 years of experience in software quality assurance, test coordination, UAT design and execution, or release management; experience with mobile applications, payment systems or transport-related software preferred.

• Other: Ability to travel to stakeholder sites with own mode of transportation.