Quality Engineer III

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: Mumbai

Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility

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

This role requires a strong combination of:

Automation testing + Manual

AI-assisted QA practices (Copilot, Cursor)

Next-gen frameworks like Playwright

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

Set up and manage test environments , including hardware labs, virtual systems, and networking configurations.

Use automation to improve testing efficiency and reduce repetitive processes.

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.

6+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, 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

Automation & Tools

Expertise in automation frameworks and tools such as: Selenium, Cucumber, BDD, PractiTest

Jenkins, Maven

Hands-on experience with Playwright (NEW) for modern UI automation and cross-browser testing

Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices

Additional Skills

Strong understanding of performance testing systems

Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail and strong customer-centric mindset

Statement to Third Party Agencies

To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.