Quality Assurance Engineer, Fintech

Optasia is a real-time financial intelligence company. We build precision intelligence that unlocks financial opportunity at scale, running millions of automated credit decisions every day across high-growth markets where formal credit data is limited. Our AI-powered platform turns permitted behavioural data and real-time signals into precise, responsible credit decisions. Embedded within the systems of telcos, banks, digital wallets and other partners, it helps them extend relevant financial services to more people while maintaining strong portfolio control and opens profitable new segments that were previously out of reach. This is how Optasia turns potential into financial progress, responsibly and at scale.

As a Quality Assurance Engineer , you will work closely with all members of the software development team to validate products, verify any defect resolutions and record defects and report on test results, while actively identifying any major risks to the success of the project. Your input will be key in interpreting and implementing quality assurance standards and your expertise will be used in reviewing requirements, specifications and technical design documents, to provide timely and meaningful feedback that will ensure the successful completion of each project.

What you will do

• Review technical requirements and specifications, providing timely feedback.
• Develop structured test plans and cases for comprehensive testing.
• Execute both manual (white box, black box) and automated test cases, covering smoke, sanity, and regression tests.
• Identify, document, and track bugs.
• Automate test cases, enhancing testing efficiency.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with clients.
• Work with Project Delivery and Account Managers to ensure timely, quality releases.
• Investigate and resolve live environment issues alongside clients.

What you will bring

• 3+ years of Software Testing experience.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, Software Delivery Life Cycle, white/black box testing.
• Experience with QA platforms (XRay, TestLink), bug tracking systems (Jira), Unix/Linux/Windows, scripting (Python), SQL, HTTP, and TCP/IP.
• Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)

Your key attributes

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
• Strong communication skills and team focused.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, creative environment.

Why Optasia?

Optasia is a high-growth, AI-powered financial infrastructure platform serving over 432 million users in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. By harnessing the power of AI and real-time data we unlock financial opportunities for customers. We have been recognized as a top fintech by Forbes Middle East, culminating in a successful JSE listing in 2025.

At Optasia, our global team builds the tech, products and services which will change the game for the world's unbanked population. We empower our people by offering unique employee experiences and support individual careers by prioritizing well-being and embracing flexibility.