Quality Assurance Engineer

Inkle is a US tax & accounting software startup based in San Francisco and Bangalore. We exclusively serve US technology startups. We&aposre on a mission to make accounting, tax and compliance easy, scalable, affordable and on-demand for US-registered companies - using software and human services. We are a team of passionate and creative individuals who believe in the power of technology to simplify complex processes. Inkle launched in 2022, and already serves well over 500 US companies, and were growing fast. Were backed by leading global VC funds.

About The Team And This Role

We&aposre seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Lead. You&aposll collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to ensure high-quality software delivery through comprehensive testing and process improvement.

Responsibilities -

• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases and plans based on business requirements
• Perform functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing for web and mobile applications
• Identify, document, and track bugs using JIRA or similar tools
• Execute API testing using Postman and perform database validation with SQL
• Conduct load testing and cross-browser/responsive testing
• Verify bug fixes and validate deployments during release cycles
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in Agile ceremonies
• Provide feedback on UI/UX, performance, and user experience.
• Maintain test documentation and improve QA processes

Who we&aposre looking for:

• 3+ years manual software testing experience, preferably SaaS/web applications
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC
• Expertise in functional, regression, usability, and exploratory testing
• Proficiency with bug tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail)
• SQL knowledge for database validation
• Load testing capabilities
• API testing experience (Postman)
• Cross-browser and responsive testing knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail with end-user perspective
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability in fast-paced startup environments
• Collaborative mindset with process improvement initiative

• Test automation knowledge (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
• Performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• CI/CD pipeline familiarity
• Mobile app testing (iOS/Android)
• Version control systems (Git)

• Highly competitive salary: Inkle offers a competitive compensation package benchmarked to local norms in Bangalore and San Francisco.
• Stock option scheme - all Inkle employees receive generous stock options with very favourable terms.
• Health insurance - all Inkle employees are covered under Group Medical Insurance policy.
• Relocation allowance - Inkle provides a one-time expense allowance to cater for moving costs when you join the office in Bangalore.
• Inkle has a very generous leave policy. This includes 1 day of Period Leave per month for all female employees.
• Inkle employees are granted 10 work-from-home days (per year pro-rated). This is on top of their leave.
• A comfortable, fun and safe office environment in the heart of Bangalore with great transport links and eateries nearby.
• All employees receive Macbooks and external monitors as required.

Inkle is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes our belief in humanity excelling when we celebrate our differences. We are an equal opportunity provider and invite applicants from all backgrounds.