Duplo is a Lagos-based fintech startup that enables businesses in Africa to automate their spend management, simplify cross-border payments, and control business finances all on one platform.
We want to make B2B payments as simple as P2P payment apps. Most business payments in Africa are made offline….yikes. We are on a mission to transform this. We are backed by top investors including Tribe Capital, Commerce Ventures, Liquid2 Ventures, My Asia VC, Soma Capital, YCombinator, Oui Capital, and others.
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer (Contract) to support the testing of a software product currently in active development. This role is execution-focused, and the ideal candidate will be working closely with Software Engineers to identify defects early, and ensure features are thoroughly validated, reliable, and production-ready before release.
Responsibilities:
- Testing and Automation:
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using Cypress.
- Perform API automation testing to validate backend services, integrations, and data integrity.
- Manual Testing
- Execute comprehensive manual testing of web applications to ensure functional accuracy, usability, and a high-quality user experience.
- Create and run manual test cases for new features, enhancements, and defect fixes.
- Conduct exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, usability gaps, and risks beyond automated coverage.
- Verify product requirements through hands-on testing and ensure alignment with business and user needs.
- Identify, reproduce, document, and track defects with detailed steps, screenshots, and logs to support efficient resolution.
- Quality Assurance:
- Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test data based on product and business requirements.
- Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing to maintain product stability and reliability.
- Collaboration:
- Partner closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and define effective testing strategies.
- Translate technical and business requirements into clear, testable scenarios and communicate findings clearly.
- Documentation:
- Produce clear, well-structured documentation for test plans, automated scripts, and defect reports.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to continuously improve QA processes and workflows.
Requirements:
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in using Cypress for UI and functional testing.
- Experience with API automation testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD workflows.
- QA Principles:
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and defect tracking.
- Ability to identify edge cases, scenarios, and performance bottlenecks in B2B applications.
- Professional Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective technical writing and communication skills for documentation and task breakdown.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in QA roles, with a focus on manual and automation testing.
- Exposure to B2B product environments or fintech applications is a plus.
Top Skills
What We Do
Duplo helps businesses seamlessly navigate the complexities of local and international payments, expense management, and foreign exchange. Rooted in Africa but built for global commerce, Duplo empowers businesses to streamline financial operations and thrive in today's fast-paced, interconnected economy, grow their global footprint, and capitalize on the growth of emerging markets.
Our platform offers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for businesses to better manage their financial operations and local and international payments. Our expense management tools enable finance teams to easily handle approvals, manage reimbursements, submit receipts, calculate taxes, and generate accurate reports—enabling businesses to automate their workflows and reduce errors.
We also offer multi-currency wallets, allowing businesses to negotiate, exchange, and send multiple currencies in one place, making international transactions and cross-border trade between Africa, Asia, and other regions more efficient.
Our AI-powered platform brings a new level of fraud detection to spend management, flagging unusual expenses and ensuring consistency. Additionally, our direct debit functionality allows businesses to manage payments directly from their bank accounts or their existing ERP solutions, creating a seamless payment experience.
What sets Duplo apart is our comprehensive end-to-end finance operations and payments platform, creating a two-sided network that connects buyers and suppliers. Backed by licenses such as PSSP, FINTRAC, FINCEN 2025, and IMTO, Duplo ensures secure and compliant transactions across countries.
As an early mover with experienced leadership, Duplo is positioned to deliver the tools businesses need to thrive in today’s interconnected world. With Duplo, businesses can take control of their financial operations and payments, eliminate errors and inefficiencies, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
