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: Hyderabad, India
GRADE: 12
Position Summary & Key Areas of Responsibility
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Quality Engineer with deep expertise in ATM applications, cheque processing, fintech systems, and modern automation frameworks, who can ensure high-quality delivery across ATM, switching, and digital banking ecosystems.
This role requires a strong combination of:
- Manual + Automation testing + Hardware Testing
- ATM and Banking domain expertise (hardware + transaction flows)
- AI-assisted QA practices (Copilot, Cursor)
- Next-gen frameworks like Playwright
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Execute manual test cases on ATM and Banking systems, including:
- Transaction flows (withdrawal, deposit, balance inquiry, transfers)
- Card handling, PIN validation, and error scenarios
- Hardware-software interaction validation (cash dispenser, card reader, receipt printer)
- Field testing and lab-based ATM validation environments
- Set up and manage test environments, including hardware labs, virtual systems, and networking configurations.
- Use automation to improve testing efficiency and reduce repetitive processes.
- Perform API testing and automation for SOAP and REST services.
- Manage physical and virtual QA lab environments, including ATM devices and simulators.
- 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.
- 9+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering or equivalent role.
- 9+ years of experience in QA processes, methodologies, and standards.
- 6+ years of experience in 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 (REST, SOAP)
- Exposure to Fintech / Banking / ATM domain
- Experience with ATM simulators, switch systems, or payment networks
Automation & Tools
- Expertise in automation frameworks and tools such as:
- Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, BDD, Testcafe
- Rest Assured, SOAP UI
- Jenkins, Maven
- Hands-on experience with Playwright (NEW) for modern UI automation and cross-browser testing
- Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments and testing environments
- Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices
Additional Skills
- Strong understanding of performance testing systems
- Experience with:
- Network management
- Hardware setups and system installations
- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 9+ years experience in Software Quality Engineering or equivalent
- 9+ years experience in QA processes, methodologies, and standards
- 6+ years experience in test automation, CI/CD, and tools like Jenkins
- Experience with ATM applications, cheque processing, fintech systems, ATM simulators, switch systems, or payment networks
- Hands-on manual testing and hardware testing of ATM devices (card reader, cash dispenser, receipt printer) and field/lab validation
- Experience with Playwright and modern UI automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, TestCafe)
- API automation experience for REST and SOAP services using Rest Assured or SOAP UI
- Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps testing practices
- Experience executing and analyzing load/performance and reliability tests
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, analytical skills and stakeholder communication
Candescent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Candescent and has not been reviewed or approved by Candescent.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include unlimited vacation for full-time exempt staff, tenure-based accrual for non-exempt, plus floating holidays and sick leave. This breadth of time off suggests flexibility across employment classifications.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A discount program is cited that provides access to deals at over 250 retailers. This perk adds everyday savings beyond core benefits.
Candescent Insights
What We Do
Candescent brings together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes. And we’re here to help you extend, differentiate and illuminate your digital-first banking experiences. Our industry-leading products and services, cloud architecture and on-demand developer tools give you the power to differentiate and deliver seamless customer journeys.
