QA Engineer

Job Summary
We are looking for a QA Engineer with a strong focus on test automation to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated tests across web, API, and backend systems, while performing limited manual testing for exploratory and edge cases. This role is automation-heavy and ideal for someone passionate about building frameworks, ensuring reliability, and delivering high-quality software in a real-time, large-scale environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated regression and functional test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines.
• Write and run API automation tests (REST/GraphQL) using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.
• Perform database testing using SQL to validate campaign data, reporting accuracy, and system integrity.
• Support performance and load testing with tools such as JMeter, Locust, or k6.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define test cases, acceptance criteria, and ensure coverage.
• Perform manual exploratory testing for new features and complex scenarios not yet automated.
• Participate in defect triage, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, automation, and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of QA experience, with strong emphasis on test automation.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestNG, or PyTest.
• Experience in API automation (Postman, RestAssured, Karate, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of SQL and database validation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Exposure to performance/load testing tools (JMeter, Locust, k6) is a plus.
• Good understanding of QA methodologies, defect tracking, and Agile practices.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

About Company
Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India's premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.

Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.

What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.

In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India's 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.

With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India's booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.