Junior QA Engineer (automation)

DrinkPrime; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup specializing in water purification is seeking a QA professional in Bengaluru. In this role, you will be responsible for writing test cases, maintaining automated test scripts, and collaborating closely with developers. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of QA experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. This opportunity offers a hybrid work model and a chance to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in QA, including internships, with automation exposure.
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language (Java/Python preferred).
• Basic understanding of API testing and REST concepts.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute test cases across web and mobile applications.
• Build and maintain automated test scripts for UI and APIs.
• Participate in sprint planning and release cycles.

Skills

Test case execution

Automation scripting

Bug tracking

Logical thinking

Backend flow understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Postman

Job description

About DrinkPrime

We're DrinkPrime, a startup based in Bengaluru that's all about making clean, safe, and healthy drinking water accessible to everyone. We provide cutting‑edge IoT‑enabled customized water purifiers on a subscription basis, and we currently serve more than one lakh users across Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad. We're not just another boring water purifier manufacturing company – we're a forward‑thinking drinking water solution provider that speaks directly to our target audience, and this has earned us the support of some big VCs in the industry. We're looking for awesome tech professionals who want to join us in creating history and making a real difference. So why not come and be a part of our journey towards a better future?

Responsibilities

• Write and execute test cases across web and mobile applications
• Build and maintain automated test scripts for UI and APIs
• Identify, document, and track bugs with clear debugging details
• Work closely with developers to understand features and edge cases
• Contribute to regression automation to reduce manual testing over time
• Participate in sprint planning, stand‑ups, and release cycles
• Learn and apply best practices in test automation and quality engineering
• Gradually take ownership of test coverage for specific modules

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in QA (including internships), with hands‑on automation exposure
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language (Java / Python preferred)
• Practical experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Playwright, or similar
• Basic understanding of API testing (Postman, REST concepts)
• Strong logical thinking and debugging skills
• Comfortable reading code and understanding backend flows
• High ownership mindset and willingness to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Additional Information

Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Experience: 0–2 Years

Location: HSR Layout, Bangalore