Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Moniepoint

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

About the Company

Moniepoint stands as a pivotal force in Africa's financial technology landscape, dedicated to empowering businesses and their customers through a comprehensive suite of financial tools. Our offerings encompass seamless payment processing, accessible banking services, crucial credit facilities, and intuitive management solutions.

In 2023, we achieved a remarkable milestone by processing an astounding $182 billion, solidifying our position as Nigeria's leading merchant acquirer. Our commitment extends beyond mere transactions; we are building an all-in-one financial ecosystem designed to foster growth and drive economic empowerment across the continent.

Job Description

Moniepoint is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic product development team in Lagos, Nigeria.

In this critical role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless performance and reliability of our cutting-edge financial products before they reach our users. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining the high standards of quality that our clients expect from Africa's leading financial ecosystem.

You will collaborate closely with product managers and developers to translate requirements into robust test strategies and detailed test plans. Your responsibilities will include authoring and executing comprehensive test cases, reporting on quality metrics, and driving the development of our test automation framework.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the quality assurance processes within a rapidly growing fintech company, making a tangible impact on our business objectives and user satisfaction.

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Required Skills

Quality EngineeringTest StrategyTest PlansFunctional TestingIntegration TestingTest ReportsQuality MetricsTest AutomationTest ScriptsConfiguration ManagementMocks and StubsAPI TestingMicroservices TestingMobile Native TestingWeb Application TestingSQLNoSQL DatabasesPub-Sub TechnologiesLinux/Unix EnvironmentsCloud Infrastructure (GCP, Docker)Non-functional TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingMonitoring/AlertingCI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins / GitHub Actions / Harness)JiraTest Case ManagementPostmanPlaywright/SeleniumRestAssuredAgile/Scrum MethodologiesProblem-solvingTroubleshootingDebuggingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to understand product requirements and design specifications.
Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy and detailed test plans.
Author thorough functional and integration test cases; coordinate reviews with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to identify gaps and complex scenarios.
Execute test cases, publish test reports, and communicate results with product and business stakeholders.
Track and report quality metrics such as defect density, test coverage and open defect counts.
Design and develop robust test automation approach.
Own all aspects of testing, test scripts development, and configuration management.
Create mocks and stubs to enable isolated component & integration testing.
Act as the primary point of contact for Product Managers and Developers to ensure requirements are testable and understood.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline.
7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering.
Proven ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans, and approaches.
Strong programming skills in Java/TypeScript/JavaScript with a focus on test automation.
Strong experience in testing APIs, microservices, mobile native, and web applications.
Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL databases, and pub-sub technologies.
Proficiency in working with Linux/Unix environments and cloud infrastructure (GCP, Docker).
Experience in non-functional testing, including performance, security, and monitoring/alerting.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins / GitHub Actions / Harness).
Familiarity with Jira, Test case management, Postman, Playwright/Selenium, RestAssured.
Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

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In Nigeria's rapidly expanding fintech sector, robust quality assurance is paramount for delivering secure and reliable financial solutions. This role demands expertise in API integrations, microservices architecture, and cloud-native testing environments. As a Senior QA Engineer, your impact will directly influence product stability, customer trust, and the company's ability to scale its financial ecosystem across Africa, driving significant business ROI through meticulous defect prevention and resolution.