Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

About the Company

Fincart is a digital-first financial advisory firm and an initiative of 3E Advisors Private Limited. We are committed to educate, empower, and enable Indians across the globe by providing holistic wealth management solutions through a virtual platform. Our financial counsellors guide clients through goal-based investing across a diverse range of products, including mutual funds, insurance, and alternative investments. With a culture rooted in values like stewardship, integrity, and excellence, Fincart is on a mission to positively impact 10 million lives by 2030.

About the Role

We are looking for a QA Engineer with 25 years of experience to join our growing technology team. This role involves developing and executing automated test cases, performing load and performance testing, and conducting security testing to ensure the quality, scalability, and safety of our web-based applications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web and API testing.
• Plan and conduct performance/load testing to evaluate application scalability and stability.
• Execute security testing using standard tools to detect vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with OWASP guidelines.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and define comprehensive test strategies.
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution using bug tracking tools.
• Participate in code reviews and provide test coverage feedback.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and automation frameworks.
• Maintain test documentation and QA metrics for project reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 25 years of professional experience in software QA, including test automation and performance/security testing.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (JavaScript, Python, or Java).
• Strong experience with load testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or k6.
• Familiarity with security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or similar.
• Understanding of QA best practices, SDLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Version control knowledge (e.g., Git).
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to CI/CD environments and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with testing in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-linked bonuses.
• Group Medical Insurance (self, spouse, and two children).
• Career growth opportunities with sponsored training and certifications.
• Access to the employee welfare trust for exceptional contributors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fincart is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all. We support diversity in all forms and ensure equal opportunities for women, including a safe working environment and adherence to the POSH Act.