Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (mid-level, ~2+ years of experience)

Stack/tools: TypeScript/JavaScript, Playwright, SQL, Docker Compose, REST/GraphQL, Git, Prisma; CI/CD basics (e.g., Jenkins); optional Selenium familiarity

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright) and testing frameworks
Conduct functional, regression, API (REST/GraphQL), and UI usability testing; validate data integrity in backend SQL
Create test documentation (test cases, defect reports), manage test environments, and collaborate with dev teams to optimize tests and workflows

Must-have skills

2+ years in TS/JS, strong SQL, Playwright experience
Solid OOP understanding, Git proficiency
Intermediate English; Docker Compose familiarity
Basic CI/CD awareness (e.g., Jenkins); REST/GraphQL API testing basics

Nice-to-haves

UI/UX basics for spotting design issues; frontend TypeScript familiarity
Java knowledge for backend analysis; Selenium or similar tooling
Test documentation, advanced log analysis, security awareness (token validation)
Experience in testing financial applications; strong attention to detail and edge-case identification
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not explicitly stated in posting (assumed full-time).

Full Description

At Watu Africa, we empower entrepreneurs. WATU is a mission-driven, customer-centric company that believes that every entrepreneur deserves an opportunity to start, grow and achieve their goals in life. As Africa’s fastest-growing Asset Finance company, we see the continent’s bright and prosperous future and want to be part of the team transforming it into reality. We, therefore, have a commitment to Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve in their lives.

Job Summary

The QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of the organization's information systems through automated testing processes. The role involves designing and implementing robust automated test frameworks, conducting comprehensive functional and regression testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and usability. This position focuses on maintaining high standards of software quality, optimizing testing workflows, and proactively identifying potential issues to minimize risk.

Key Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Playwright.
Conducting functional and regression testing of application modules.
Validating and ensuring the quality of user interface elements, identifying inconsistencies in design and usability.
Analyzing and testing SQL-based backend operations, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Setting up and managing testing environments using Docker Compose.
Collaborating with development teams to review code, refine test scenarios, and suggest optimizations.
Testing APIs (REST/GraphQL) for reliability and performance.
Creating and maintaining test documentation, including test cases and defect reports.
Conducting exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues.

What we are looking for

2+ years of experience with TypeScript/JavaScript.
Excellent knowledge of SQL.
Experience with Playwright.
Strong understanding of OOP principles.
Experience with Git version control.
English – intermediate.

Other technology stack knowledge

Familiarity with Docker Compose for setting up and troubleshooting environments.
Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
REST/GraphQL API testing basics.
SQL and ORM tools, such as Prisma

Optional knowledge that will give an advantage to the candidate

UI/UX basics for identifying design and usability issues.

QA Automation Engineer