Software QA Specialist-Remote

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 seeking a Software QA Specialist to join our fast-paced and collaborative Quality Assurance team. This role is ideal for someone with strong manual testing experience who is passionate about high-quality software delivery and enjoys partnering closely with product and development teams. The Software QA Specialist will focus primarily on manual testing, with opportunities to learn automation over time What You’ll Do Develop and execute manual test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for web-based applications and backend services. Perform functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing to validate software functionality and ensure quality. Identify, document, and track defects through established bug tracking tools, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution. Participate in Agile/Scrum activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews. Collaborate with product owners and developers to understand requirements and ensure adequate test coverage. Validate bug fixes, conduct re-testing, and support release cycles. Provide clear reporting of test results and quality metrics to QA leadership and project stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, testing documentation, and best practices. Provide input to the development team on testability, usability, and quality improvements. Support release readiness activities to ensure all components meet quality standards prior to deployment. What we're looking for 2–5 years of experience as a Software QA Specialist, QA Engineer, or similar role. Strong hands-on experience with manual testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration, UAT). Ability to test both UI and API components (Postman or similar tools preferred). Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum processes. Experience using bug and project tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar systems. Ability to create clear, accurate test cases, test scenarios, and defect documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Nice to Have (Not Required) Basic knowledge of test automation concepts or willingness to learn (Selenium, Playwright, TestCafe, etc.). Familiarity with CI/CD environments and software release cycles. Experience with mobile application testing. Experience executing cross-browser or cross-platform testing. Basic understanding of SQL or RDBMS scripting for test data validation 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 I nternal 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.