Software QA Engineer

First Advantage; India; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

First Advantage is a global HR technology provider seeking a QA Automation professional to enhance automated test coverage across UI, API, and integrations. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into robust tests and maintain scalable automation frameworks.

You will ensure new features ship with comprehensive automated tests, contribute to QA improvements, and support manual/ UAT efforts when needed, while actively participating in Agile

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into robust automated test coverage.
• Design, build, maintain, and optimise automated test frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Ensure that new features are delivered with automated test coverage and at high quality, supporting efficient and reliable deployments.
• Develop deep knowledge of the company’s solutions and continuously improve automation strategies, tools, and practices.
• Contribute to QA process improvement initiatives, including tool evaluations, proof‑of‑concepts, and automation best practices.
• Support manual and UAT efforts when needed, ensuring alignment with QA standards.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Job description

We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members.

About First Advantage

First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services.

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into robust automated test coverage.
• Design, build, maintain, and optimise automated test frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Ensure that new features are delivered with automated test coverage and at high quality, supporting efficient and reliable deployments.
• Develop deep knowledge of the company’s solutions and continuously improve automation strategies, tools, and practices.
• Contribute to QA process improvement initiatives, including tool evaluations, proof‑of‑concepts, and automation best practices.
• Support manual and UAT efforts when needed, ensuring alignment with QA standards.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Why Join Us at First Advantage

At First Advantage, team members are united around a noble purpose: helping organizations to safeguard their workplaces and manage risk. The company’s culture is shaped by its core values — Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer‑Inspired — empowering team members to bring their best ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact.

First Advantage offers a variety of culture programs and benefits designed to enhance employee experience and development.

• Employee Impact Groups
• FA Cares volunteer opportunities
• Mentorship Advantage Program
• SOAR, award-winning manager development program

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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage

First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.