Quality Engineer III

Candescent; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent seeks a Senior Software Quality Engineer to own automation and AI-driven testing for a cheque processing application within digital banking ecosystems.

The role emphasizes modern automation frameworks, AI-assisted QA practices, and cross-functional collaboration in an Agile environment. Strong debugging, test design, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field is required.
• 6+ years of software quality engineering with automation and CI/CD experience.
• Experience with GUI, backend, and API testing in large enterprise apps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts.
• Lead automation efforts using Playwright and Selenium frameworks.
• Collaborate in Agile sprints and report testing progress and risks.
• Create and maintain test environments, data sets, and metrics.

Skills

Automation testing

Manual testing

CI/CD

Jenkins

Playwright

Selenium

API automation

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

BDD

PractiTest

Jenkins

Maven

Playwright

Job description

## Quality Engineer IIIApply: IN - Mumbai - Office: Full time: Posted Today: R0002335Candescent 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:** Hyderabad **GRADE:** 11**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**Statement to Third Party Agencies** To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.