Associate Software QA Engineer

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. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic, cross-functional team. You’ll build and optimize AI-driven solutions and data pipelines, working with modern cloud and data technologies to deliver impactful results.

What We Do:

We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are:

You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

About Role:
First Advantage is a global leader in background screening and identity solutions, supporting more than 30,000
customers across 200+ countries and territories. Our technology helps organizations make safer hiring
decisions and onboard talent confidently.
India is one of First Advantage’s largest hubs, home to key engineering, product, and operations teams that
play a critical role in shaping our global platforms. Our teams here are shaping high-volume, cloud-native
platforms that support millions of applicants globally. As part of our continued expansion, including our 2024
acquisition of Sterling, we are scaling our product, engineering, and quality capabilities to deliver the next
generation of HR technology solutions. Joining First Advantage means becoming part of an innovative global organization where collaboration, modern engineering practices, and customer impact guide everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Manual & Exploratory Testing
• Execute manual test cases for UI, API, and end-to-end user workflows.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and user-impacting defects.
• Document clear, reproducible bug reports and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Validate business requirements and user acceptance criteria through hands-on testing.

Automation Engineering

• Learn to build automated tests for UI, API, and integration layers.
• Contribute to reusable automation scripts and frameworks maintained in GitHub.
• Assist in validating distributed systems and API interactions with guidance from senior engineers.

Quality Ownership

• • Work closely with developers and product partners to understand story details and test requirements.
• Help integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
•  Support both manual and automated regression cycles.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

•  Participate in code reviews, GitHub workflows, and team automation practices.
• Engage in team learning sessions and internal quality improvement initiatives.

What You Bring
Technical Foundations
• Basic programming knowledge (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred, or similar).
• Understanding of software testing concepts across UI, API, and integration.
• Exposure to automation tools (WebdriverIO, Playwright, Selenium, etc.) through projects or
coursework is a plus.

Manual Testing Skills

• Familiarity with writing test cases, test plans, and defect documentation.
• Understanding of functional testing, regression testing, and user-flow validation from academic or internship experience.

Tooling & Engineering Basics

•  Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and modern web technologies (HTML, CSS, DOM).
• Awareness of CI/CD principles is beneficial.

Ways of Working

• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering quality.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to expand testing skills.

Nice to Have (Not Required)
• Exposure to SQL basics.
• Awareness of performance or accessibility testing concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) through university or personal projects.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS – India Region: 
Most of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel. Hybrid working model 
Comprehensive employee Leave policy 
Career progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs 
Career Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.
Continuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms
Training and Certification reimbursement programs
Medical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs
Quarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance
Other attractive allowances – Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowance etc. 

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.