Software QA Engineer
Skills
About the role
We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members.
Say 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.
About First Advantage
First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.
What You'll Do
This role is responsible for supporting QA efforts across ongoing development, including functional testing, regression coverage, and defect validation. Maintaining consistent QA coverage is critical to ensuring release quality, system stability, and timely delivery of enhancements.
The QA Engineer will work closely with development, product, and support teams to validate application behavior, identify defects, and ensure a high-quality user experience across all releases.
Execute functional, regression, and exploratory testing across applications
Create, maintain, and execute test cases for new and existing features
Identify, document, and validate defects in collaboration with development teams
Participate in sprint activities, including planning, testing, and release validation
Support end-to-end testing across integrated workflows and systems
Assist in troubleshooting issues and performing root cause analysis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, Product, Support) to ensure quality and alignment
Experience with software QA processes, including functional and regression testing
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with attention to detail
Experience documenting defects and working with development teams to resolve issues
Familiarity with test case management and QA best practices
Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative, remote environment
Preferred (Not Required):
Experience in technical support or a systems-focused role
Strong understanding of application behavior and issue investigation
Basic scripting or technical aptitude (nice to have)
• Soft Skills:
o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Eagerness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us at First Advantage?
At First Advantage, team members are united around a noble purpose: helping organizations to safeguard their workplaces and manage risk. The company’s culture is shaped by its core values — Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer-Inspired — empowering team members to bring their best ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact.
First Advantage offers a variety of culture programs and benefits designed to enhance employee experience and development.
Employee Impact Groups
FA Cares volunteer opportunities
Mentorship Advantage Program
SOAR, award-winning manager development program
What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You 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!
Th e salary range for this position is approximately $75,000 - $80,000 base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us!
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