Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to help deliver high‑quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions within the AtData product portfolio. This role partners with Product and Engineering teams throughout the Agile development lifecycle to ensure quality is embedded from design through release. You will report to an Engineering Leader and will work remotely within a distributed Experian engineering organization.
AtData (an Experian company) has been a leader in data quality and email intelligence for over 20 years, processing billions of transactions monthly through enterprise APIs and platforms. As part of Experian, we combine a product legacy with global scale, innovation, and career growth opportunities.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Complete manual and automated test scripts as part of an Agile Scrum team.
- Perform functional, system, smoke, regression, API, data, security, and performance testing.
- Design comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios in consideration of business and technical requirements.
- Validate backend processes by understanding database models, integrations, and data flows.
- Identify defects, quality risks, and test results across the team.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Approve user stories, defect fixes, and production releases.
- Lead QA efforts for assigned technical programs to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Investigate and resolve complex QA issues in collaboration with Engineering and Product partners.
- Recommend new QA tools, and methodologies.
- Focus on test coverage, automation, and overall system reliability.
- 3+ years of experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams delivering customer‑facing applications
- Hands‑on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium or similar)
- Experience testing RESTful APIs and backend services
- Experience validating data using databases and backend systems
- Working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language
- Experience testing functional, integration, regression, performance, and data‑intensive systems
- Experience with AWS and Linux experience
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
This is a remote role in Costa Rica. No relocation available. #LI-ML2 #LI-Remote
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams delivering customer‑facing applications
- Hands‑on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium or similar)
- Experience testing RESTful APIs and backend services
- Experience validating data using databases and backend systems
- Working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language
- Experience testing functional, integration, regression, performance, and data‑intensive systems
- Experience with AWS and Linux
Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
