Test Engineer - Test Automation & Tools Development

Moniepoint

Job Summary

Moniepoint is seeking a highly skilled Testing Tools Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain advanced testing frameworks and automation tools. This role involves building scalable, reusable, and integrated testing infrastructure for functional, performance, and security testing across diverse platforms. Key responsibilities include developing reusable libraries, plugins, CLI tools, and scalable test harnesses for various applications, automating test workflows with Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, and integrating tools with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure like Docker and Kubernetes. The engineer will collaborate with QE, SRE/DevOps, and development teams to deliver effective tooling solutions.

Must Have

  • Design, develop, and maintain advanced testing frameworks and automation tools.
  • Build scalable, reusable, and integrated testing infrastructure.
  • Develop reusable libraries, plugins, and CLI tools for test execution, reporting, and CI/CD integration.
  • Build scalable test harnesses for distributed systems, microservices, mobile native, and cloud SaaS applications.
  • Write robust, maintainable code in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript to automate test workflows.
  • Integrate tools with version control systems (Git), CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, Harness), and artifact repositories.
  • Containerize tools using Docker and orchestrate test environments using Kubernetes.
  • Partner with QE, SRE/DevOps, and development teams to understand testing pain points and deliver tooling solutions.
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and Tools development or similar role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline.
  • Strong programming skills in Java with a focus on tooling and automation.
  • Proficiency in extending and customizing open-source tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Postman/Bruno, REST Assured, Karate).
  • Experience integrating testing tools with Test Management & Issue Tracking (Jira, Qmetry), Reporting & Analytics (ReportPortal, Allure, ExtentReports, Grafana), CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, Harness, ArgoCD, GitLab, SonarQube), and Device Farms (BrowserStack, LambdaTest).
  • Strong command of relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases, along with experience in publish-subscribe messaging systems like Kafka.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, gRPC, WebSockets, and event-driven or asynchronous architectures.
  • Well-versed in Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and debugging complex systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Perks & Benefits

  • People-first culture that prioritizes well-being, values all opinions, and fosters respect.
  • Learning and development-focused environment with knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
  • Attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

Job Description

Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa. Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit, and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023 and currently processes most of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Testing Tools Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain advanced testing frameworks and automation tools. This role focuses on building scalable, reusable, and integrated testing infrastructure that supports functional, performance, and security testing across diverse platforms and environments.

What you’ll get to do

Tool Development & Framework Design:

  • Develop reusable libraries, plugins, and CLI tools to support test execution, reporting, and integration with CI/CD pipelines
  • Build scalable test harnesses for distributed systems, microservices, mobile native and cloud SaaS applications.

Automation & Scripting:

  • Write robust, maintainable code in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript to automate test workflows.
  • Integrate tools with version control systems (Git), CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, Harness), and artifact repositories

DevOps & Infrastructure Integration:

  • Containerize tools using Docker and orchestrate test environments using Kubernetes

Collaboration & Enablement:

  • Partner with QE, SRE/DevOps, and development teams to understand testing pain points and deliver tooling solutions.

To succeed in this role, we think you should have

  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and Tools development or similar role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related engineering discipline.
  • Strong programming skills in Java with a focus on tooling and automation.
  • Proficiency in extending and customizing open-source tools such as.
  • Functional/UI Testing: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium
  • API Testing: Postman/Bruno, REST Assured, Karate
  • Experience Integrating testing tools with
  • Test Management & Issue Tracking: Jira, Qmetry
  • Reporting & Analytics: ReportPortal, Allure, ExtentReports, Grafana
  • CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, Harness, ArgoCD, GitLab, SonarQube
  • Device Farms: BrowserStack, LambdaTest for cross-platform and mobile testing
  • Strong command of relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases, along with experience in publish-subscribe messaging systems like Kafka.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, gRPC, WebSockets, & event-driven or asynchronous architectures
  • Well-versed in Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies, with a focus on iterative development and continuous delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and debugging complex systems across the stack.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.

What we can offer you

  • Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
  • Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
  • Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

  • A preliminary call with the recruiter
  • A call with the Hiring Manager
  • A technical Interview with members of the Engineering Team
  • A technical Interview with a members of the QA Team
  • A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.
  • All Interview stages are Virtual

Moniepoint is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

34 Skills Required For This Role

Team Management Saas Business Models Cross Functional Communication Problem Solving Github Game Texts Kanban Quality Control Agile Development Test Coverage Api Testing Security Testing Playwright Gitlab Nosql Grafana Sonarqube Selenium Appium Postman Cypress Ci Cd Docker Websockets Microservices Kubernetes Git Jira Sql Typescript Javascript Jenkins Java

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