Full-Time
Quality Assurance Engineer – Backend Automation
QuinStreet
1,001-5,000 employees
Performance-based digital marketing & lead generation
No salary listed
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Hybrid
Hybrid role; on-site in Pune, India part of weekly schedule.
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- 4–7 years of Quality Engineering, SDET, or software testing experience
- Strong Java programming and test automation skills
- Hands-on experience with REST API testing, REST Assured, JUnit/TestNG, and CI/CD integration
- Strong SQL and database validation experience (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
- Experience testing backend services, integrations, and distributed systems
- Good understanding of HTTP, REST, JSON, Git, and Linux/Unix environments
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Design and execute test strategies for backend services, APIs, event-driven workflows, and database interactions
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Java, REST Assured, JUnit/TestNG, and CI/CD pipelines
- Validate Kafka-based event processing, retries, ordering, duplicate handling, replay, and idempotency scenarios
- Perform migration validation between Quest v1 and Quest v2, including reconciliation and data consistency checks
- Develop SQL-based data validation, integration, regression, performance, and resilience tests
- Investigate defects using logs, metrics, traces, databases, and event streams
- Support production deployments, release validation, and incident investigations
- Experience with Kafka, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures
- Knowledge of Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Testcontainers, WireMock, and contract testing
- Experience with JMeter, Gatling, k6, or similar performance testing tools
- Exposure to resilience, concurrency, recovery, and high-volume transaction systems
QuinStreet creates and operates online marketplaces that connect consumers with brands in insurance, personal loans, credit cards, banking, and home services. It runs performance-based digital marketing campaigns where brands pay only for measurable outcomes like leads or clicks, as defined in Insertion Orders that specify traffic type, volume, price, dates, and criteria. The company uses segmentation and AI to match the right consumers with relevant brands, delivering targeted traffic and tracking results to verify paid outcomes. Its approach ties spend directly to concrete results and offers ROI-focused campaigns for financial services and home services clients.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Foster City, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2026 revenue reached $1.3 billion, up 18%, with EBITDA up 38%.
- Q2 2026 revenue hit $373.9 million, and Q3 guidance of $375 million beat consensus.
- April-June 2026 buybacks retired 1.19 million shares for $14.6 million.
What critics are saying
- One client supplied 21% of FY2026 revenue; cancellation rights leave earnings exposed.
- Search-algorithm changes can cut owned and third-party traffic, crushing lead volume quickly.
- Auto-insurance carrier demand drove Q2 strength; normalization cuts Home Services momentum.
What makes QuinStreet unique
- QuinStreet owns performance marketplaces in financial services and home services, not generic ad inventory.
- HomeBuddy closed January 2, 2026, extending Modernize's homeowner-to-contractor funnel.
- AI improved coding, qualification, and analytics, lifting Q2 2026 operating margin to 5.1%.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Performance Bonus
Company Equity
Remote Work Options
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↑ 0%QuinStreet repurchased 1,186,746 shares for $14.61 million between April and June 2026, representing 2.07% of outstanding shares. The buyback coincided with broker upgrades citing improved earnings expectations and company developments. The digital marketing firm provided fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $1.45–1.55 billion. Analysts project revenue could reach $1.8 billion by 2029, requiring 11.6% annual growth and earnings rising from $81.2 million to $113.8 million. The buyback and upgrades reflect confidence in QuinStreet's performance marketing platform. However, the company faces ongoing risks from revenue concentration in financial services and reliance on third-party traffic sources. Some analysts value the shares at $21.20, suggesting 13% upside from current levels.
QuinStreet reported second-quarter revenue of $373.9 million, beating analyst estimates of $359.3 million with 42.7% year-on-year growth. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.50, surpassing the $0.44 estimate. CEO Douglas Valenti attributed the outperformance to strong demand in Financial Services and Home Services segments. The HomeBuddy acquisition drove accelerated growth in Home Services, whilst auto insurance showed exceptionally strong carrier demand. The company provided third-quarter revenue guidance of $375 million at the midpoint, above analyst expectations of $358.8 million. EBITDA guidance reached $39 million, also exceeding estimates. Operating margin improved to 5.1% from 1.5% in the prior-year quarter. Management cited AI-driven operational efficiency gains in coding, consumer qualification, and analytics as key contributors to margin expansion. Analysts questioned the sustainability of auto insurance demand and AI impact on future performance.
QuinStreet reported record results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2026. The company's Q4 revenue grew 43% year-over-year, driven by strength in Financial Services and Home Services divisions. Adjusted EBITDA increased 87% year-over-year in the quarter, with margins expanding 270 basis points to 11.1%. For the full fiscal year 2026, revenue reached $1.3 billion, up 18% year-over-year. Full-year adjusted EBITDA grew 38% to $112.5 million, representing an 8.7% margin and a 130-basis-point expansion from the previous year. Chief Executive Officer Douglas Valenti noted that over the past two years, the company has more than doubled revenue whilst expanding margins, growing adjusted EBITDA by over 450%.
QuinStreet reported Q2 revenue of $373.9 million, up 42.7% year on year and beating analyst estimates of $359.3 million. The performance marketing company also posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.50, exceeding expectations of $0.44. Chief executive Douglas Valenti attributed the results to strong demand in Financial Services and Home Services, pointing to "exceptionally strong carrier demand and economics in auto insurance" and the HomeBuddy acquisition as key growth drivers. QuinStreet guided Q3 revenue to $375 million at the midpoint, 4.5% above analyst consensus of $358.8 million. The company expects continued double-digit revenue growth, supported by AI-driven efficiency improvements and expansion of client relationships. Operating margin improved to 5.1% from 1.5% in the prior year quarter.
QuinStreet reported Q4 revenue of $373.88 million and net income of $19.11 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.33, up from $0.06 a year earlier. Full fiscal year 2026 revenue reached $1.29 billion with net income of $81.24 million and diluted EPS of $1.40, compared with $0.08 in the prior year. The company issued guidance for fiscal 2027, projecting first quarter revenue between $370 million and $380 million, and full year revenue of $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion. Shares closed at $20.87, delivering a 58% return over 90 days and 114.51% over three years. The most followed valuation narrative suggests fair value at $15, indicating the stock may be 39.1% overvalued at current levels despite strong earnings growth and forward guidance.