INI8 Labs

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer Location: Bangalore Experience: 6+ years Immediate Joiners are Preferred. We're building systems where correctness, performance, and reliability are non-negotiable. We need an engineer who treats testing as a first-class discipline - not a checklist activity. About the role: ● This is not a test-case writing role. You'll own the entire approach to testing — architecture, tooling, and outcomes. ● You'll work across backend-heavy, distributed systems where failures are nuanced and the stakes are real. ● You'll have direct access to leadership, no layers, and genuine influence over engineering quality standards. What we're looking for: ● Ownership mindset.You own outcomes, not just test cases. You identify gaps without being asked. ● Engineering depth.You design test systems, not just scripts. You think in architectures. ● Systems intuition.You understand how distributed systems fail at scale — not just on the happy path. ● Observability fluency.You're comfortable with logs, metrics, and tracing to debug failures in production-like environments. ● Self-direction.You figure things out and move. You don't wait for instructions. ● AI-augmented workflow.You use AI tools intelligently to accelerate your work — not as a substitute for thinking What you'll work on: ● End-to-end test automation for backend-heavy, distributed systems ● Building test frameworks for APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures ● Load testing, failure scenario simulation, and edge-case validation ● Deep CI/CD pipeline integration — testing as a continuous engineering activity ● Kernel, firmware, and hardware-level validation(advantageous, not required) Tech Stack & Expectations: ● Languages: Python / Go (or strong scripting expertise) ● Frameworks: PyTest, custom frameworks, or similar ● Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes ● Systems: Distributed systems, APIs, async/event-driven architectures ● Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis ● Messaging: Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ ● Observability: Logging, metrics, tracing ● Bonus: Experience with kernel-level or firmware-level testing What you will get: ● Full ownership over how testing is designed and implemented — your decisions stick ● Hard, interesting problems on systems where quality genuinely matters ● Direct access to leadership with no bureaucratic layers ● Early-stage influence — your work defines engineering quality standards here ● Compensation calibrated to your level of expertise 

Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Focused)

We are seeking a seasoned Full-Stack Developer with strong expertise in backend engineering using Python and Golang. In this role, you will take ownership of backend systems while contributing to the development of modern, responsive frontend interfaces. The focus will be on building secure, scalable, and high-performance applications, with emphasis on API development, database engineering, and cloud deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend services using Python frameworks such as Django or FastAPI
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Work extensively with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with backend logic
• Implement efficient, secure, and scalable application architectures
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across different environments
• Optimize performance and reliability of backend services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
• Contribute to DevOps activities, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack or backend-focused development
• Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in frameworks like Django or FastAPI
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture
• Experience with Git and CI/CD automation pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively