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Illumine Llc • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Role & seniority: Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, Manual & Automation (3–6 years)
Stack/tools: Web/mobile automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium); API testing (Postman/REST); CI/CD familiarity
Manual testing across web/mobile (functional, regression, UI/UX, exploratory) and ensure broad test coverage
Own test strategy, plans, and design; write maintainable, reusable test cases; improve existing scenarios
Design/develop/maintain automation frameworks; implement automated suites; drive automation adoption; participate in releases and quality governance
3–6 years in QA with strong manual and automation testing
Proficiency in QA methodologies, STLC, defect lifecycle
Experience building/contributing to automation frameworks; ability to write clean automated test code
Strong analytical, attention to detail, and communication skills; comfortable in fast-paced startups
Building automation frameworks from scratch; leading/mentoring QA teams
Mobile app testing (iOS/Android); API testing (Postman, REST)
CI/CD integration for automated tests; experience in Agile/Scrum
Location & work type: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Full-time; startup environment
Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer (Manual & Automation)
Company: Illumine Childcare Technology Limited
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Employment Type: Full-time
About Illumine
Illumine Childcare Technology Limited is a fast-growing startup transforming early childhood education through innovative technology. We build intelligent, easy-to-use products that streamline childcare operations, enhance learning experiences, and empower educators and parents. Our products are trusted by thousands of childcare centers, and quality is critical to everything we ship.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer with 3-6 years of experience who brings strong expertise in both manual and automation testing. This role goes beyond execution-you will help define QA processes, drive automation strategy, and act as a quality advocate across teams.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building or scaling automation frameworks, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment with frequent releases.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and perform functional, regression, smoke, sanity, UI/UX, and exploratory testing across web and mobile applications. Deeply understand product workflows to identify edge cases, risks, and usability issues. Ensure high test coverage across user roles, platforms, and devices.
Test Planning & Documentation
Own test strategy, test plans, and test case design for features and releases. Write clear, maintainable, and reusable test cases. Continuously review and improve existing test scenarios as the product evolves.
Automation Testing & Strategy
Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for web and/or mobile applications. Implement automated test suites for regression, smoke, and critical user flows. Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium). Drive adoption of automation within the QA process to improve efficiency and release confidence.
Release Ownership & Quality Leadership
Actively participate in release cycles, including build validation, regression sign-off, and production readiness. Validate bug fixes, assess release risk, and provide clear go/no-go recommendations. Prepare and review release notes with accuracy and clarity.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to shift quality left. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA engineers. If applicable, lead or coordinate QA efforts across features or squads.
Process Improvement In a Startup Environment
Proactively identify gaps in quality, tooling, or workflows and propose solutions. Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving product requirements. Help define and improve QA processes suited for rapid development cycles.
Required Skills & Qualifications
3-6 years of QA experience covering both manual and automation testing. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, STLC, and defect life cycle. Proven experience in automation testing for web and/or mobile applications. Experience designing or contributing significantly to automation frameworks. Ability to write clean, maintainable automated test code. Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills for articulating defects, risks, and quality metrics. Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup with frequent releases.
Nice-to-Have / Strong Plus
Experience building automation frameworks from scratch. Experience leading or mentoring a QA team. Mobile app testing experience (iOS/Android). API testing experience (Postman, REST clients). Familiarity with CI/CD integration for automated tests. Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.
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