QA Automation Intern

About the Role

We are hiring a high-potential QA Automation Intern to contribute to quality engineering for enterprise-grade mortgage and lending platforms. This role is designed for candidates who want to evolve into SDET / QA Automation Engineers by working on real production systems. You will gain hands-on experience in UI + API automation, validating complex financial workflows such as loan origination, underwriting, document processing, and servicing systems. The role demands a strong engineering mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to understand end-to-end system behavior.

Key Responsibilities

• Design test scenarios and validation strategies aligned with real business workflows (loan lifecycle, underwriting decisions, document pipelines)
• Build and maintain automation frameworks and scripts using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Automate end-to-end workflows including UI interactions + backend API validations
• Execute and maintain regression, smoke, and functional test suites integrated with CI pipelines
• Validate REST APIs using structured assertions (status codes, payload validation, schema checks)
• Debug failures using browser dev tools, logs, network tracing, and API inspection
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproducible steps and impact analysis
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to prevent defects early (shift-left testing)
• Contribute to test data strategy, reusable utilities, and framework improvements
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies with a focus on quality ownership

Requirements & Tech Stack

Core (Must-Have - Depth Expected)

• Strong fundamentals in software testing (SDLC, STLC, test design techniques)
• Programming basics in JavaScript (mandatory) - ability to write logical scripts
• Understanding of web application architecture (frontend, backend, APIs)
• Clear grasp of HTTP/HTTPS, REST APIs, request/response lifecycle

Automation & Tools

• Hands-on or academic exposure to Playwright (preferred) / Cypress / Selenium
• Ability to understand selectors, waits, DOM interactions, and test stability issues
• Familiarity with test structuring, assertions, and modular test design

APIs & Integration Testing

• API testing using Postman / REST clients
• Understanding of:
• Request types (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• JSON payload validation
• Authentication basics

DevOps & Version Control

• Basic experience with Git (commit, branch, PR workflows)
• Awareness of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Understanding of how automation fits into build and deployment cycles

Data & System Understanding

• Basic knowledge of databases (SQL queries, data validation)
• Understanding of client-server architecture and data flow across systems

Observability & Debugging

• Ability to debug using:
• Browser DevTools
• Network logs
• Console errors
• Awareness of logs and basic troubleshooting techniques

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Computer Science / IT or related field
• Must demonstrate: Hands-on projects, internships, or GitHub work related to testing or automation
• Ability to write basic scripts and understand execution flow
• Exposure to real-world or simulated project environments is strongly preferred

What Makes a Strong Fit (High-Quality Signals)

• Built automation scripts/projects independently (Playwright/Cypress/Selenium)
• Demonstrates logical thinking and debugging ability
• Understands end-to-end system flow
• Shows curiosity about how systems fail, how to improve test reliability, and how to reduce defects proactively
• Has GitHub/projects showcasing code quality and structure
• Strong ownership mindset

What You Will Gain

• Real-world exposure to FinTech mortgage platforms used in production
• Hands-on experience with Playwright + JavaScript automation at scale
• Understanding of UI + API integrated testing strategies
• Exposure to CI/CD-driven quality engineering practices
• Mentorship from experienced QA and engineering leaders
• Strong pathway into QA Automation Engineer / SDET roles
• Potential full-time conversion based on performance

Location & Work Mode

• Bangalore | Hybrid (4 days in office)
• Timings: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM IST