The Role
Champion quality across an agile team: define test strategies, write and execute test cases, deploy and verify QA environments, perform backend and exploratory testing (APIs, queues, DB, frontend), automate tests, maintain test suites, log and triage bugs, and influence software quality organization-wide.
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Who we are:
Mama Money is a growth stage fintech startup working to help migrant workers in South Africa send money home. Since 2015 we have been providing reliable remittances, at a socially fair price, to those that need it most. Mama HQ is in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa.
We are 131 people strong (and counting) from 19 countries across Africa, Asia, the UK, and Europe. Our culture is built around the well-being of our team members and making a difference in our communities. “Just be lekker!” personifies our approach to work: we trust the wisdom of our talented and diverse team to do what is best for our customers and get the job done responsibly, without pedantic policies.
We’ve been around since 2015 and have earned a few accolades along the way, made some new friends, and expanded our reach. We've had some great times and some tough times, but we continue to focus on helping people rather than maximizing profit.
We’re seeking a Senior QA Engineer to champion a quality-first approach within our agile development team. In this role, you’ll be deeply involved throughout the entire software development life cycle, helping to ensure our products meet the highest standards.
How you will be working at Mama:
When a new feature is introduced by the product owner and architect during refinement, you’ll help ensure the team fully understands the requirements and system architecture. Using a tester’s critical mindset, you’ll question assumptions, uncover edge cases, and identify areas to improve testability, while forming an initial test strategy.
Once planning begins under the tech lead’s guidance, you’ll formalise this strategy into a document covering test scenarios, key integration points (API, app, queues, etc.), test data, and result verification.
As development progresses, you’ll deploy and configure updates in the QA environment, execute test cases, identify and investigate bugs, and log them with clear reproduction steps.
After development, you’ll verify the complete solution and sign off for production. You’ll also drive automation efforts, both for new and existing features, working with the QE Lead, maintaining test suites, and serving as the team’s automation expert.
Skills & tool experience we’re looking for:
- Proven experience as a QA tester within an Agile software development environment (5–8+ years).
- Demonstrable experience in developing test strategies & writing test cases.
- Extensive experience with back-end systems testing with a variety of methods of interacting with components (i.e. REST, SQS, database, and through front end interfaces.)
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational database tools such as DBeaver, SQL Server, or MySQL Workbench.
- Experience seeding databases with test data is a plus.
- Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
- Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP); familiarity with AWS services such as EKS, RDS, SQS, and API Gateway is a plus.
- Hands-on experience using API tools such as Swagger, Bruno and Postman.
- Experience with scripting (writing and updating) using JavaScript.
- Knowledge of configuring mocks for isolated service testing would be a big plus.
- Skilled in exploratory testing with a sharp eye for identifying bugs and user experience issues.
- Strong multitasking abilities with the flexibility to manage and reprioritise multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment.
- Solid troubleshooting skills with the ability to trace and report bugs efficiently and clearly.
- As a Senior, you will be expected to positively influence software quality beyond the boundary of your team.
In your first 90 days at Mama Money you will:
- Onboard all our tools and processes, and familiarise yourself with the various teams and departments at Mama Money.
- Develop a deep understanding of what Mama Money does, and what your team does, from the point of view of our customers.
- Work in your team, advocating quality, writing and performing tests as needed to deliver functionality.
- Have one-on-one’s with your line manager, and develop a training and career growth plan based on your personal goals, as well as the needs of the business.
- Regularly give and receive feedback, and suggest improvements.
Why Mama?
At Mama Money, we’re not just a company—we’re a movement. Everything we do is driven by one purpose: to make life better for our customers and the communities we serve. Our customers are our heartbeat, and they inspire every step we take.
We’re all about making it easy. No red tape, no hassle. Just simple, seamless experiences that put people first, we’re here to make things easier, faster, and better for you.
We believe in giving it a go—and then giving it another go if we have to! We're a team of doers, dreamers, and innovators who aren't afraid to break the mold. We take bold steps, experiment with fresh ideas, and never stop learning.
At Mama Money, we own it—and we mean it. We take responsibility for our actions, our results, and how we show up every day. No passing the buck here. We approach every challenge with grit, passion, and determination.
Here’s the best part: Mama Money is a place that truly cares. We care about the trust our customers place in us. We care about our amazing team who bring their best every day.
When you join Mama Money, you’re joining a community. We’re a passionate, down-to-earth crew that works hard and celebrates wins along the way. We take our work seriously, but we don’t forget to have fun while we do it.
So, if you’re ready to make a real difference, take on exciting challenges, and grow in a place where you’re valued and supported, then Mama Money is the place for you. Let’s make an impact—together.
Mama’s values:
1. Making it easier for our customers
2. Give it a go
3. Just own it
Skills Required
- 5-8+ years proven QA experience within an Agile software development environment
- Experience developing test strategies and writing test cases
- Extensive back-end systems testing (REST, SQS, database) and through front-end interfaces
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational database tools (DBeaver, SQL Server, MySQL Workbench)
- Experience seeding databases with test data
- Proficiency with version control systems like Git
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with AWS services such as EKS, RDS, SQS, API Gateway
- Hands-on experience using API tools such as Swagger, Bruno and Postman
- Scripting experience writing and updating tests in JavaScript
- Knowledge of configuring mocks for isolated service testing
- Skilled in exploratory testing and strong troubleshooting/reporting abilities
- Ability to influence software quality beyond the boundary of your team (senior-level expectation)
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The Company
What We Do
Mama Money is a rapidly growing, innovative, tech company and the world’s first Social Business Money Transfer Operator. Mama provides an easy, safe and low-cost way for foreign nationals to send money home to support their families. Our mobile application is easy-to-use and allows our customers to send money to their loved ones through a vast payout network that's continuously expanding. Rather than looking at profit-maximisation, Mama aims to directly assist people who don’t earn a lot by lowering the cost of cross-border payments. Mama Money was built to help African and Asian expats who left their homes and communities in search of better opportunities. Social upliftment through financial inclusion is the core belief of Mama Money and this drives us to keep growing and innovating. We have plenty of new job vacancies available so be sure to follow our page for regular updates. Mama is always on the lookout for individuals who want to make a positive impact on this world through meaningful work. Come and join the family
