Test Analyst

About

Description

Are you passionate about ensuring software quality and delivering flawless user experiences? We’re on the hunt for a meticulous and driven Test Analyst to join our team and be the gatekeeper of product excellence. In this role, you’ll dive deep into every feature, testing and identifying potential issues before they ever reach the end user. You’ll work closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to ensure that every release is polished, reliable, and ready for success. If you love problem-solving, have an eye for detail, and thrive in an environment where quality is the top priority, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact and drive the success of our products! Mukuru is an Africa-based FinTech that enables safe, affordable, reliable financial services to underserved communities. With over 40 million cross-border transactions over the last decade, we are one of Africa's largest remittances-led FinTech companies. Our remittance service offers customers the opportunity to send money to their relatives or friends. Additionally, we offer critical customer services such as Funeral Cover, The Mukuru Money Card and payment solutions for businesses in emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for software products
• Identify and report defects, track progress and verify fixes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts
• Troubleshoot and debug issues and provide recommendations for resolution
• Analyse and document testing results and provide feedback to development teams Work with business analysts and developers to define acceptance criteria and ensure requirements are met
• Continuously improve testing methodologies and strategies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience, with a focus on software testing and test automation Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and strategies Experience with Agile development methodologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Basic knowledge in MySQL, API design principles and Object-Oriented Programming Knowledge of JIRA, Git and Postman Familiarity of RESTful API services Familiarity with software development life cycle and release management Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential) Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Application instructions:

• If you are a passionate Test Analyst, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team. 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.