Enough about us, let‘s talk more about you. The Software Engineer position might be a good fit if you:
- Have production experience with several programming languages. We mostly use PHP and JavaScript at Automattic – you should either be familiar with them already or the idea of using them on a daily basis should not be a blocker for you.
- Have experience working on a large-scale system. Making it faster, more scalable, and fault-tolerant.
- Know about systems architecture.
- Are highly collaborative and you love participating in code reviews and discussions about architecture, or design.
- Are passionate about and experienced in software development; in particular, advanced PHP knowledge is a plus.
- Are knowledgeable about design patterns and testability; having experience with testing frameworks, performance testing and unit testing is very welcome.
- Are thoughtful about product design, with good user experience instincts.
- Are open and able to travel 3-4 weeks per year to meet up with your teammates in person.
About the business
Bonface Mburu Wairera is a passionate Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong eye for detail and a drive for building reliable, user-centric digital experiences. With hands-on expertise in manual and automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Postman, Bonface focuses on delivering high-quality software through well-structured test strategies and seamless team collaboration.
Beyond QA, Bonface creates engaging technical content that simplifies complex testing concepts, helping junior engineers, startups, and tech enthusiasts embrace best practices in software quality and automation. Whether it’s writing about bug prevention, performance bottlenecks, or how to use tools like JIRA and Git effectively, Bonface brings clarity, practicality, and value to every piece.
When not testing or writing, Bonface enjoys exploring emerging trends in DevOps, contributing to QA communities, and mentoring aspiring QA professionals.
