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Mukuru • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Role & seniority: Test Analyst, mid-level (3+ years in software testing; exposure to test automation)
Stack/tools: RESTful APIs, MySQL, JIRA, Xray, Git, Postman; familiarity with test management tools; OO programming language; automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Codeception, Selenium) as advantageous
Own quality: develop/execute test plans, define/validate acceptance criteria, track defects to resolution, ensure functional and non-functional requirements are met
Automation and process improvement: build/maintain automated test frameworks and scripts; expand automation coverage; refine testing methodologies
Collaboration and delivery: work in Agile scrum teams, troubleshoot with engineers, provide clear feedback, support release readiness and risk assessment
Must-have skills: 3+ years in software testing with test automation; strong testing methodologies and Agile practices; API testing and basic database validation; MySQL knowledge; OO programming language; experience with JIRA, Git, Postman; analytical, detail-oriented, good communication; ability to work independently and with teams
Nice-to-haves: experience with Playwright/Cypress/Codeception/Selenium; performance and security testing; cloud familiarity (AWS or Google Cloud)
Location & work type: /location not specified; work type not specified
About Mukuru
Mukuru is one of Africa’s leading FinTech companies, providing safe, affordable and reliable financial services to underserved communities. With over 40 million cross-border transactions processed in the past decade, we are building financial solutions that matter — from remittances and the Mukuru Money Card to funeral cover and payment services for emerging markets.
Our engineering environment is product-led, agile and delivery-focused. We deploy to production daily and operate within cross-functional scrum teams that include Product Owners, Business Analysts, Engineers and Test Analysts. Quality is not a phase for us — it is built into everything we do.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Test Analyst who sees quality as a strategic advantage, not just a checklist.
In this role, you will help safeguard the reliability of products used by millions. You will collaborate closely with developers and product teams to ensure that every release meets the highest standards of functionality, performance and stability.
If you are analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to influence quality at scale.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Quality Ownership
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans aligned to business requirements Define and validate acceptance criteria with Product Owners and Business Analysts Identify, document and track defects through to resolution Ensure software meets functional and non-functional requirements
Automation and Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts Identify opportunities to improve automation coverage and reduce manual effort Continuously refine testing methodologies and processes Contribute to improving overall engineering quality practices
Collaboration and Delivery
Work within Agile scrum teams to support daily releases Partner with engineers to troubleshoot and debug issues Provide clear, structured feedback on testing outcomes Support release readiness and risk assessment
Technical Validation
Test RESTful APIs and validate integrations Work with MySQL databases to validate data integrity Use tools such as JIRA, Xray, Git and Postman effectively Participate in release and regression testing cycles
What You Bring
3+ years of experience in software testing, with exposure to test automation Strong understanding of testing methodologies and Agile practices Experience working with RESTful APIs and basic database validation Working knowledge of MySQL and an Object-Oriented Programming language Familiarity with JIRA, Git, Postman and test management tools Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Advantageous Experience
Experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Codeception or Selenium Exposure to performance and security testing Familiarity with AWS or Google Cloud environments