Software Quality Engineer (I)

Candescent•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud-powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance-driven, values-led team. With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer. Quality Engineer Position Summary We are seeking talented Quality Engineers who are passionate about delivering high-quality software and championing a culture of quality throughout the product development lifecycle. These individuals work closely with Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to plan, build, and execute testing strategies that ensure technical solutions are effective, user-centric, and aligned with business goals. From large-scale features to the smallest details, Quality Engineers play a vital role in validating functionality and driving continuous improvement across teams. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and bring a balanced mindset of precision and progress. They take ownership of the entire product experience—from concept to operation—by simplifying complexity, upholding engineering excellence, and shipping meaningful improvements frequently . With a commitment to mentorship, peer collaboration, and process refinement, they continuously seek out new ideas and opportunities to raise the bar for quality and innovation.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in QA using manual and automated testing for APIs and systems
Expertise in smoke, integration, regression, and UAT testing, and test automation tools such as Java, JavaScript, Postman, Newman, Cucumber, JMeter, Selenium
Skilled in building test strategies for UI, APIs, and service layers in highly transactional systems
Experience with Agile methodologies and troubleshooting complex issues quickly and effectively
Proficiency in BDD, ATDD, TDD, and related practices
Strong understanding of test frameworks, test planning, and execution for both manual and automated testing
Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical skills for reviewing technical specs, log files, and identifying high-risk areas
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MS SQL Server and Oracle
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, and AWS
Experience using SCM tools like Git and SVN
Demonstrated leadership, high standards , and a results-driven mindset with a passion for innovation

Responsibilities

Develop testing plans, frameworks, test cases, and test scripts
Execute unit, automated, and manual tests and code reviews
Document and track defects with clear reporting on severity and resolution status
Participate in agile planning events by offering quality-focused insights during PI planning, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
Work with Product Owners, Engineers, and Designers to define quality objectives , identify risks, and promote early testing practices
Help define acceptance criteria and develop comprehensive test strategies including scope, environments, metrics, and reporting
Collaborate with Engineers to ensure applications are testable and include effective logging, monitoring, and observability
Create and execute test cases for smoke, integration, regression, and UAT testing
Conduct manual and automated tests to validate functionality and identify edge cases and error handling issues
Log, prioritize, and track bugs while working with Engineers on debugging and resolution
Develop and maintain automated tests as part of CI/CD pipelines with DevOps support
Apply best practices, engineering tools, and emerging technologies to enhance quality and delivery
Contribute to process improvement and team testing workflows
Monitor quality metrics such as defect and change failure rates to identify improvement opportunities in testing and delivery processes