SW Quality Engineer IV - Automation

Candescent; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescence is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to lead automation across ATM, banking, and fintech systems. You will design test strategies, implement AI-assisted QA practices, and work with Playwright, Selenium, and API automation to ensure robust delivery of ATM, switching, and digital banking ecosystems.

You will operate in an Agile environment, own test plans, manage environments and hardware labs, and collaborate with development teams to drive quality metrics, dashboards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering or equivalent role.
• 9+ years of experience in QA processes, methodologies, and standards.
• 6+ years of experience in test automation, CI/CD, and tools like Jenkins.

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.
• Execute manual test cases on ATM and Banking systems, including transaction flows and hardware interaction.
• Set up and manage test environments, including hardware labs, virtual systems, and networking configurations.
• Use automation to improve testing efficiency and reduce repetitive processes.
• Perform API testing and automation for SOAP and REST services.
• Contribute to quality metrics, dashboards, and status reporting (daily/weekly/monthly).

Skills

ATM testing

Automation testing

Hardware testing

Fintech domain

Playwright

API testing

CI/CD

Selenium

QA automation

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

Cucumber

BDD

Testcafe

Rest Assured

SOAP UI

Jenkins

Maven

Playwright

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: Hyderabad, India
GRADE: 12

Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility

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

This role requires a strong combination of:

• Manual + Automation testing + Hardware Testing
• ATM and Banking domain expertise (hardware + transaction flows)
• 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
• Execute manual test cases on ATM and Banking systems, including:
  • Transaction flows (withdrawal, deposit, balance inquiry, transfers)
  • Card handling, PIN validation, and error scenarios
  • Hardware-software interaction validation (cash dispenser, card reader, receipt printer)
  • Field testing and lab-based ATM validation environments
• Set up and manage test environments, including hardware labs, virtual systems, and networking configurations.
• Use automation to improve testing efficiency and reduce repetitive processes.
• Perform API testing and automation for SOAP and REST services.
• Manage physical and virtual QA lab environments, including ATM devices and simulators.
• 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.
• 9+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering or equivalent role.
• 9+ years of experience in QA processes, methodologies, and standards.
• 6+ years of experience in 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 (REST, SOAP)
• Exposure to Fintech / Banking / ATM domain
• Experience with ATM simulators, switch systems, or payment networks

Automation & Tools

• Expertise in automation frameworks and tools such as:
  • Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, BDD, Testcafe
  • Rest Assured, SOAP UI
  • Jenkins, Maven
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (NEW) for modern UI automation and cross-browser testing
• Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments and testing environments
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices

Additional Skills

• Strong understanding of performance testing systems
• Experience with:
  • Network management
  • Hardware setups and system installations
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and strong customer-centric mindset