Software QA Engineer

About the role

First Advantage is hiring a Software QA Engineer to join the global engineering group to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise-grade verification software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Test Case Execution & Design: Create, maintain, and execute manual and automated test cases covering functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end user workflows.
• Defect Tracking: Identify, log, prioritize, and verify software bugs using industry-standard issue management systems like JIRA.
• API & Backend Validation: Validate RESTful APIs and microservices using tools like Postman, Bruno, or automated testing frameworks.
• Automation Integration: Write and execute automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Python/Java testing frameworks.
• Database Verification: Write SQL queries to perform database validation, data integrity checks, and test data setup across relational databases.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers within Agile/Scrum development sprints.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related quantitative disciplines (B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc / BCA / MCA).
• Strong grasp of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile principles, and bug lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience or working familiarity with test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) and programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Practical exposure to REST API testing (Postman) and database querying using SQL.

Skills

• QA Methodologies
• Automation & Scripting
• API & Database Testing
• Remote Competency

Benefits

• 100% remote working model from anywhere in India.
• Access to mentorship programs (Mentorship Advantage Program) and management training (SOAR program).
• Engagement in FA Cares community service initiatives and inclusive team networks.