First Advantage is inviting applications for the role of Associate Software QA Engineer for candidates looking to build a career in software testing and quality assurance. This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates and early-career professionals to work with a global company, gain hands-on experience in testing methodologies, automation concepts, defect tracking, and software quality processes. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment while developing technical and analytical skills that support career growth in the software industry.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | First Advantage |
| Role | Associate Software QA Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field |
| Job Location | Remote India |
| Salary | 4 LPA |
| Work Type | Remote |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Information Technology / Software Services |
Job Description
We’re looking for an Associate QA Engineer who is eager to begin their engineering career and contribute across both manual and automated testing. You will learn to build automated tests, manually validate complex user journeys, and help ensure the reliability of our large‑scale SaaS ecosystem.
This is a hands‑on role perfect for fresh graduates who are curious, motivated, and excited to learn automation, CI/CD practices, and modern testing techniques.
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.
- Contribute ideas to improve testing approaches and overall product quality.
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.
Selection Process
- Application Submission
- Resume Screening
- Online Assessment Test
- Technical Interview
- HR Interview
- Final Selection & Offer Letter
How to Apply
- Visit the official First Advantage careers page
- Search for Associate Software QA Engineer
- Open the job description page
- Review eligibility criteria and role requirements
- Click on Apply Now
- Fill in the required details and upload your resume
- Submit the application successfully
