About Mukuru
Mukuru is one of Africa’s leading FinTech companies, empowering millions to send money, access financial products, and build a better future. With over 40 million cross-border transactions processed, we’re not just moving money — we’re moving possibilities.Our growing ecosystem includes remittances, insurance, money cards, and digital payment solutions designed for emerging markets. We’re a team driven by purpose, innovation, and collaboration — and we’re looking for thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators to help us deliver seamless financial experiences across Africa.
The Opportunity
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Test Analyst to join our Financial Services Engineering Team — a group of passionate professionals building reliable, scalable, and user-centric fintech products.As a Senior Test Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of quality — ensuring our software not only meets technical standards but truly delivers for our customers. You’ll work hands-on across both manual and automated testing, contributing to new product releases, integrations, and system improvements that touch millions of users.This role is ideal for someone who loves precision, thrives in agile environments, and enjoys being part of a fast-paced, high-impact team.
What You’ll Do
Quality Engineering & Automation
- Design, develop, and execute detailed test cases and scripts for both manual and automated testing using Playwright (JavaScript).
- Maintain and enhance our automation framework to ensure scalable, maintainable test coverage.
- Test APIs and system integrations to guarantee seamless data flow between platforms.
Functional & Financial Accuracy
- Apply accounting and financial knowledge to validate the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and reporting within our systems.
- Ensure compliance, correctness, and reliability across financial software modules.
Collaboration & Agile Delivery
- Work closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts within cross-functional Scrum teams to embed QA best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement of both process and product.
Analysis & Reporting
- Identify, log, and analyse software defects — collaborating with engineering teams to drive efficient resolutions.
- Produce clear, structured documentation of test plans, results, and improvement recommendations.
- Provide transparency on testing progress, coverage, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a Test Analyst, with strong hands-on experience in manual and automation testing.
- Solid proficiency in JavaScript and automation tools such as Playwright (or similar frameworks).
- Deep understanding of API and integration testing methodologies.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and their relevance to financial software.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field (preferred).
Nice to Have:
- Software testing certification (e.g., ISTQB).
- Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Xray, TestRail).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and practices.
- Familiarity with financial or accounting software products.
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Passionate about ensuring software excellence and user trust.
- Curious and adaptable, always learning new testing tools and methods.
- Collaborative — someone who values teamwork as much as technical skill.
- Analytical, precise, and driven by problem-solving.
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS
