QA Automation Intern

**QA Automation Intern (Playwright | JavaScript | API Testing | FinTech Platforms** **About FinacPlus** FinacPlus is a Great Place to Work® Certified organization — a recognition of our people first culture, collaborative environment, and focus on professional growth. We provide high-end virtual business process and technology services to leading global clients across finance, banking, mortgage, research, and data services. At FinacPlus, you’ll work with world-class talent, cutting-edge technology, and international stakeholders — while still enjoying the openness, agility, and career visibility of a fast-growing company. **About Our Client — Toorak Capital Partners** You will be part of a dedicated engineering team supporting Toorak Capital Partners, a leading U.S.-based integrated correspondent lending platform that funds residential, multifamily, and mixed-use real estate loans across the U.S. and U.K. Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Toorak’s leadership team brings deep expertise across real estate lending, capital markets, securitization, asset management, and credit. To date, Toorak-funded projects have renovated or stabilized housing for 9,000+ families — averaging 500+ families every month.This is a rare opportunity to build mission-critical, cloud-based mortgage technology platforms that directly support one of the most respected players in the global mortgage finance industry. **Role Overview** 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** , not academic projects. 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, not just execution** **🔹 Technical Skills** **✅ 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 (not just syntax familiarity) * 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** **🔹 Experience Requirements** * 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** , not just tool usage * Understands **end-to-end system flow** , not just UI testing * Shows curiosity about: * How systems fail * How to improve test reliability * How to reduce defects proactively * Has **GitHub/projects showcasing code quality and structure** * Strong ownership mindset — takes responsibility for **test quality, not just execution** **🔹 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** **🔹 Why Join FinacPlus** * 🌟 **Great Place to Work® Certified** — high-performance, collaborative culture * 🌍 Work on **global financial platforms (US & UK markets)** * 🤝 Exposure to **cross-functional product, engineering, and DevOps teams** * ⚖️ Hybrid work model with strong work-life balance * 📈 Fast-track learning environment with real ownership * 💡 Opportunity to contribute to **enterprise-grade systems with real business impact** **🔹 Final Note** This is **not a passive internship** . We are looking for candidates who want to **build engineering depth in quality automation** , not just execute test cases. If you’re serious about becoming a **top-tier QA Automation Engineer / SDET** , this role will give you the foundation. High Importance: We are considering only **Immediate Joiners** or candidates who are **currently serving their notice period with 15 days or less remaining** Additionally, a minimum of **1 years of hands-on experience in both Playwright and JavaScript is mandatory** . **Experience:** 0–1 Year **Location:** Bangalore, On site – Manyata Tech Park **Timings:** 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST **Duration:** 6 months **Stipend:** 50,000/-Per Month