
About the Company:
Alyke, recognized as India's first friendship app, is revolutionizing the way people find friends online through its innovative matching algorithm. Alyke has quickly gained traction, surpassing 1 million users. This platform uniquely connects individuals based on shared interests and proximity and stands out for its commitment to creating a secure environment that encourages users to express themselves freely. Joining Alyke offers the chance to be part of an innovative team dedicated to reshaping the landscape of social connections.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) at Alyke, you will lead the QA team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing QA strategies, overseeing all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met. This role requires a combination of strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of QA methodologies in a fast-paced startup environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Senior QA Engineer with strong experience in mobile application testing and automation to join our fast-paced product team. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of Alyke by ensuring our Android and iOS apps are robust, scalable, and delightful to use. You’ll be instrumental in establishing strong testing practices, mentoring junior QAs, and driving test automation across platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and detailed test cases for mobile and web applications.
- Own test automation strategy and execution for Alyke’s mobile apps (iOS & Android) — strong hands-on experience in Appium is a must.
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure high-quality releases.
- Lead efforts on regression, performance, exploratory, smoke, and compatibility testing.
- Build and maintain test frameworks and CI/CD integrations to ensure faster release cycles.
- Triage issues effectively and ensure that critical bugs are identified, documented, and resolved.
- Mentor junior QA team members and help instill a quality-first mindset across the engineering team.
- Analyze logs, crashes, and performance metrics to detect edge cases and instability.
Required Skills and Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on mobile app testing.
- Strong command of automated testing tools like Appium (required), Selenium, TestNG, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with mobile app testing on both Android and iOS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
- Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, databases, and debugging tools such as Charles Proxy, Postman, or Firebase.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bonus: Knowledge of performance testing, security testing, or experience in startups.
Why Join Alyke?
- Be part of a product that’s transforming how people connect and build friendships.
- Take ownership in a high-impact role on a small but growing team.
- Competitive compensation and equity options.
- Work in a culture that values autonomy, transparency, and collaboration.
- Flexible work environment with remote-friendly culture.
Application Process: If you're excited about leading a team to ensure the quality of a product that brings people together, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to any relevant work or projects you have worked using cutshort.

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