Almashines Inc.
Website:
almashines.io
Job details:
About AlmaShines:
AlmaShines, founded by IIT Kanpur alumni, is India's largest and fastest-growing community
management platform - trusted by 2,000+ networks worldwide and loved by over 6.5 million
users. We help institutions, organizations, NGOs, and professional networks build meaningful
communities through robust technology, smart automation, and tailor-made configurations.
We are a bootstrapped, product-first company. That means every engineer here has real
ownership and direct impact on something millions of people use.
Website: www.almashines.io
The Role:
We are looking for an SDET who thinks like a developer and tests like an obsessive. Someone
who reaches for code first, not a checklist. You will build our automation infrastructure from the
ground up, define how quality works at scale, and be a first-class contributor to how we ship
software.
This is not a manual testing role with some automation on the side. This is an engineering role
where automation is the core, and manual testing is a precision tool used when code cannot
replace human judgment.
Role split: ~75% Automation & Engineering | ~25% Manual & Exploratory Testing
Key Responsibilities
Build the Automation Foundation:
• Design and build our end-to-end automation framework from scratch - web, mobile, APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable test scripts for critical user workflows and regression suites.
• Keep the framework scalable and easy for the team to extend as the product grows.
Own Quality Engineering:
• Work closely with developers and product managers to understand features deeply and
catch gaps early.
• Identify edge cases, failure scenarios, and integration risks before code ships.
• Maintain test coverage maps, track flakiness, and continuously improve test reliability.
Manual Testing - Precision Over Volume:
• Run exploratory and edge-case testing for high-risk areas where automation is
insufficient.
• Validate UI, functional, and integration behavior across web and hybrid mobile platforms.
• Document bugs clearly with reproduction steps, severity, and context.
Adopt AI-Augmented QA
• Stay current with AI-powered testing tools and methodologies as they evolve rapidly.
• Propose, pilot, and integrate tools that increase coverage and efficiency.
• You don't need to know all the tools today. You need to learn them fast and use them well.
What We're Looking For:
Must-Have:
• Strong programming fundamentals - you write real code, not just record-and-playback
scripts. Python or JavaScript / TypeScript Preferred.
• Exposure to at least one automation framework - Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
preferred.
• Ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and methodologies fast — independently.
• Strong attention to detail and the habit of thinking about what can go wrong.
• Clear written communication for bug documentation and test reporting.
• Any personal projects, GitHub repositories, or scripts that demonstrate your coding habit.
No specific degree required - but strong coding ability is non-negotiable.
Good to Have:
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating tests into automated build processes.
• Awareness of AI-powered QA tools (e.g., Testim, Mabl, Applitools, or similar).
• Basic knowledge of performance and load testing concepts.
Why Join AlmaShines?
• Test at real scale: a live platform with millions of users means your work has direct, visible
impact every single day.
• Ship and learn fast: our agile culture means you're always testing new features,
sharpening your skills, and growing with the product.
• Lead AI-driven quality: we actively encourage experimenting with AI-powered testing
tools, giving you an edge in modern QA practices.
• QA is a first-class discipline here, not an afterthought. You'll have a real seat at the table
and genuine ownership of product quality.
Compensation & Perks
CTC: ₹4,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 / Year (based on skills and experience)
Medical Cover: Medical insurance and wellness perks
Leaves: 24 paid leaves per year
Culture: High-growth environment with ownership, learning, and meaningful impact
We’ve learned from experience that the profile we’re looking for is very specific. You’ll
thrive here if you’re a curious coder, a quick learner, a hustler, and someone who wants
ownership. If that sounds like you, this is the perfect place for you.
Click on Apply to know more.