Junior QA Engineer

Location: Kochi, Kerala (Hybrid)Company: Carelynk Inc.Positions Open: 2Experience Level: 0–3 yearsType: Full-TimeAbout CarelynkCarelynk is a fast-growing Canadian healthcare staffing platform that helps long-term care facilities and hospitals connect with qualified nurses and healthcare professionals.Our mission is to simplify healthcare staffing by building a seamless technology-driven experience.Our platform includes:- Mobile Apps- Web Apps- MicroservicesAs we expand our tech team in Kochi, we are looking for enthusiastic junior QA engineers who are passionate about quality, automation, and problem-solving, and eager to grow with a startup.Role OverviewAs a Junior QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality releases across our mobile app, web app, and backend APIs.This role is hands-on and hybrid — you will be doing manual exploratory testing while also building automation scripts to streamline regression and smoke testing.You will work directly with developers, designers, and product managers, gaining exposure to end-to-end product development and learning how to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced startup environment.Key Responsibilities- Analyze requirements and create detailed test plans, cases, and scenarios.- Perform manual testing for mobile apps, web apps, and APIs.- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for regression and smoke tests.- Validate backend services using automated API tests (Postman or similar).- Execute tests, document results, and track bugs using issue tracking tools like JIRA.- Collaborate closely with developers to reproduce, diagnose, and fix bugs quickly.- Ensure proper test coverage before each release.- Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality checks.- Continuously improve QA processes and suggest new tools or frameworks.RequirementsMust-Have- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).- 0–2 years of experience in QA (manual and/or automation).- Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, SDLC, and STLC.- Experience with manual testing of mobile and web apps.- Basic knowledge of automation tools and frameworks such as:- Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium (for UI testing)- Postman or REST Assured (for API testing)- Familiarity with Git and version control systems.- Clear problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.- Good communication skills in English.Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow in a fast-moving startup environment.Nice to Have- Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript or Python for writing test scripts.- Experience testing React Native mobile apps.- Familiarity with PostgreSQL or basic SQL queries for data validation.- Exposure to AWS services and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline.- Understanding of performance testing concepts.Why Join Carelynk?Make an Impact: Your work directly helps healthcare facilities deliver better care.Fast Learning Curve: Exposure to mobile, web, and API testing in a real SaaS product.Startup Environment: Work closely with founders and grow rapidly.Modern Tech Stack: React Native, React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS.Career Growth: Opportunity to grow into senior QA, automation specialist, or QA lead roles as we scale.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on skills and experience.Hybrid work option with flexible hours.Opportunity to grow with the company and take on leadership roles.Mentorship from experienced developers and QA professionals.Fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment.How to ApplySend your resume and a short introduction to: : Application – Junior QA Engineer (Manual + Automation)