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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.\nSay 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.\nWe 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.\nWhat We Do:\nWe 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.\nWho You Are:\nYou 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.\nAs a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.\nAn Innovator - you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.\nA 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.\nAbout Role:\nFirst Advantage is a global leader in background screening and identity solutions, supporting more than 30,000\ncustomers across 200+ countries and territories. Our technology helps organizations make safer hiring\ndecisions and onboard talent confidently.\nIndia is one of First Advantage’s largest hubs, home to key engineering, product, and operations teams that\nplay a critical role in shaping our global platforms. Our teams here are shaping high-volume, cloud-native\nplatforms that support millions of applicants globally. As part of our continued expansion, including our 2024\nacquisition of Sterling, we are scaling our product, engineering, and quality capabilities to deliver the next\ngeneration 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.\nWhat You’ll Do\nManual & Exploratory Testing\nExecute manual test cases for UI, API, and end-to-end user workflows.\nPerform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and user-impacting defects.\nDocument clear, reproducible bug reports and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.\nValidate business requirements and user acceptance criteria through hands-on testing.\nAutomation EngineeringLearn to build automated tests for UI, API, and integration layers.\nContribute to reusable automation scripts and frameworks maintained in GitHub.\nAssist in validating distributed systems and API interactions with guidance from senior engineers.\nQuality Ownership• Work closely with developers and product partners to understand story details and test requirements.\nHelp integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.\n Support both manual and automated regression cycles.\nCollaboration & Continuous Improvement Participate in code reviews, GitHub workflows, and team automation practices.\nEngage in team learning sessions and internal quality improvement initiatives.\nWhat You BringTechnical Foundations\nBasic programming knowledge (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred, or similar).\nUnderstanding of software testing concepts across UI, API, and integration.\nExposure to automation tools (WebdriverIO, Playwright, Selenium, etc.) through projects or\ncoursework is a plus.\nManual Testing Skills\nFamiliarity with writing test cases, test plans, and defect documentation.\nUnderstanding of functional testing, regression testing, and user-flow validation from academic or internship experience.\n Tooling & Engineering Basics Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.\nBasic understanding of REST APIs and modern web technologies (HTML, CSS, DOM).\nAwareness of CI/CD principles is beneficial.\nWays of WorkingStrong communication skills and willingness to learn.\nAttention to detail and a passion for delivering quality.\nCuriosity, adaptability, and eagerness to expand testing skills.\n Nice to Have (Not Required)Exposure to SQL basics.\nAwareness of performance or accessibility testing concepts.\nFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) through university or personal projects.\nWhy First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move\nFirst 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.\nWhat Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!\nYou 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!\nEMPLOYEE BENEFITS - India Region:\nMost of the roles are enabled with the ability to work remotely with occasional business travel. Hybrid working model\nComprehensive employee Leave policy\nCareer progressions through Internal job opportunities and Global Talent mobility programs\nCareer Development: Mentoring Program, People Management Program, cross-functions training, soft skills training.\nContinuous learning and development opportunities. Upskilling and reskilling opportunities mobilized through e-learning platforms\nTraining and Certification reimbursement programs\nMedical Insurance coverage for employees and parental insurance benefits available. Calendarized Employee Wellness programs\nQuarterly Rewards and Recognition program to recognize exemplary performance\nOther attractive allowances - Weekend working, Holiday pay, Relocation assistance, Maternity bonus, Creche allowance & Other allowance etc. \nUnited States Equal Opportunity Employment:\nFirst 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. 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