Lead Software QA Engineer

Role Summary

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. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

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.

We’re looking for a Lead Software QA Engineer to help drive quality across our distributed ecosystem.

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• Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage

First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

This individual will

• Lead QA Delivery and automation initiatives
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into robust automated test coverage.
• Design, build, maintain, and optimize automated test frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Ensure that new features are delivered with automated test coverage and at high quality, supporting efficient and reliable deployments.
• Develop deep knowledge of the company’s solutions and continuously improve automation strategies, tools, and practices.
• Contribute to QA process improvement initiatives, including tool evaluations, proof‑of‑concepts, and automation best practices.
• Support manual and UAT efforts when needed, ensuring alignment with QA standards.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Requirements

You must have

• 3-5 years of experience in UI & API Automation
• 5-7 years of experience in QA and Agile Practices.
• Bilingual fluency with English and Spanish (both written and verbal)

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

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• 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!
• We have great people here and are looking for more. Come join us!

About the Company

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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.

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