QA Automation Engineer

This is a remote position.

Who we are

Juakali is a global, cloud-native fintech startup providing microfinance institutions with powerful, flexible, and bank-grade tools designed to boost productivity. We run on Kubernetes, embrace a remote-first culture, and empower our people with both freedom and responsibility. Our “office” is in Slack, and our teammates work from wherever they feel most productive.

What youll do

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure quality is built into every stage of the SDLC.
• Design and execute various types of testing (regression, smoke, sanity) to validate software releases.
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated tests.
• Analyse test results, report defects, and provide clear feedback to stakeholders.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews).
• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Stay up to date with QA best practices, automation frameworks, and industry trends.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in software QA automation (3+ years).
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect tracking.
• Demonstrated experience with UI automation using Playwright or similar tools (Selenium, Cypress, Appium).
• Proficiency in at least one common programming language for automation (Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript — JavaScript/TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working across distributed teams.
• Proactive and independent, with the ability to manage your own workload.
  
  

• Hands-on experience with Playwright (if not already your main tool).
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Prior experience in a startup environment.
• Relevant certifications in software testing/QA (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.
  
  

• Fast-learning environment with cheerful, passionate, and talented international colleagues.
• Remote-first culture with flexibility to balance work and life.
• Opportunity to shape technology that transforms one of the fastest-growing industries.
• Work closely with industry experts and directly impact customers’ businesses.
• Local contract with pension fund and health insurance (including family coverage).
• Inclusive culture — we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity in our team.