Quality Engineer III

Candescent; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to lead automation and AI-driven testing for cheque processing in digital banking ecosystems. You will own test strategy, develop comprehensive test plans, and drive quality across Agile delivery teams.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in SQA, hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, and API/CI/CD tooling, and strong collaboration skills to optimize performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of Software Quality Engineering, test automation, CI/CD experience, and tools like Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and own test deliverables.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, load, and performance testing.
• Set up test environments including hardware labs, virtual systems, and networking.
• Use automation to improve testing efficiency and reduce repetitive tasks.
• Analyze load/performance tests and provide actionable insights.
• Debug and assist development teams; contribute to quality dashboards.
• Continuously improve test strategies, frameworks, and processes.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

AI QA practices

Playwright

CI/CD

Jenkins

Selenium

Cucumber

BDD

Maven

DevOps

Performance testing

Debugging

Stakeholder management

Load testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cucumber

PractiTest

Jenkins

Maven

Job description

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Software Quality Engineer (Automation, AI-Driven Testing)

LOCATION:

Mumbai

Position Summary & Key Areas Of Responsibility

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Quality Engineer with deep expertise in cheque processing application and modern automation frameworks, who can ensure high-quality delivery across digital banking ecosystems.

This Role Requires a Strong Combination Of

• Automation testing + Manual
• AI-assisted QA practices (Copilot, Cursor)
• Next-gen frameworks like Playwright

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of an Agile team, actively participating in Sprint ceremonies and owning test deliverables.
• Manage assigned tasks, track progress, and proactively report risks to timelines.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform:
  • Functional, regression, and integration testing
  • Volume, performance, and reliability testing
• Set up and manage test environments, including hardware labs, virtual systems, and networking configurations.
• Use automation to improve testing efficiency and reduce repetitive processes.
• Execute and analyze load/performance tests, providing actionable insights.
• Apply strong debugging and troubleshooting skills to assist development teams.
• Contribute to quality metrics, dashboards, and status reporting (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Continuously improve test strategies, frameworks, and quality processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, test automation, CI/CD, and tools like Jenkins.

Core Testing Expertise

• Strong experience in:
  • GUI, backend, and database testing
  • Enterprise application testing
  • Functional, integration, and end-to-end test design
• Experience in API automation

Automation & Tools

• Expertise in automation frameworks and tools such as:
  • Selenium, Cucumber, BDD, PractiTest
  • Jenkins, Maven
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (NEW) for modern UI automation and cross-browser testing
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices

Additional Skills

• Strong understanding of performance testing systems
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and strong customer-centric mindset