Python QA Automation Engineer

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Python QA Automation Engineer with experience to develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions that improve software quality and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong scripting skills and experience integrating systems and APIs to support testing, deployment, and process automation. This role is vital in enhancing product quality, reducing manual efforts, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Purpose:
To design, develop, and execute automation frameworks and scripts that ensure the robustness, reliability, and quality of our software products, ultimately supporting faster delivery cycles and better user experiences.

Value:
This role strengthens our automation capabilities, leading to more efficient testing, higher-quality outputs, and streamlined workflows, helping the organization accelerate digital initiatives.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Python (3-5 years of hands-on experience) with expertise in developing automation scripts and frameworks.
• Experience with Python libraries such as requests, Selenium, PyAutoGUI, Pandas, or similar tools for automation and data handling.
• Knowledge of API integration, including working with RESTful services and automating API testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience working with automated testing frameworks like PyTest, unittest, or similar.
• Working knowledge of operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
• Experience in scripting for automation of manual tasks, testing, or deployment activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.
• Experience with automation in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and frameworks to streamline testing, deployment, and operational workflows.
• Identify automation opportunities across teams and develop scalable, reliable solutions.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and IT teams to automate manual tasks and system workflows.
• Develop and execute automated tests to improve product quality assurance processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize automation scripts for performance, security, and reliability.
• Document automation processes, scripts, and workflows thoroughly.
• Stay current with emerging automation tools, libraries, and best practices in Python.

Strategic objectives:

• Accelerate delivery cycles by reducing manual intervention through robust automation.
• Improve software quality and reliability via continuous automation and testing.
• Support operational excellence through scalable, maintainable automation solutions.

Performance outcomes:

• Automation scripts with high reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.
• Increased test coverage and faster test execution times.
• Reduction in manual testing efforts and operational errors.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: Python (strong expertise in scripting and automation).
• Preferred: Additional scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Essential: Requests, Selenium, PyAutoGUI, Pandas, and automated testing frameworks like PyTest or unittest.
• Preferred: Familiarity with additional frameworks like Robot Framework or Appium.

APIs & Data Management:

• Extensive experience working with REST APIs, including automation of API testing and validation.

Tools & Platforms:

• Version control systems (Git).
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI.
• Cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP for automation deployment and scaling.

Development Methodologies:

• Agile/Scrum, with experience integrating automation into sprint cycles.
• Process automation and scripting best practices.

Security & Compliance:

• Basic understanding of security considerations in automation scripts and data handling.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Python-based automation testing and scripting.
• Proven experience automating testing for enterprise applications or complex systems.
• Ability to integrate automation solutions across multiple systems and teams.
• Industry experience in financial, healthcare, retail, or technology domains is a plus.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks supporting testing, deployment, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and IT teams to identify automation solutions for manual tasks.
• Execute automated test suites across different environments, analyze results, and report defects.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation scripts to improve speed, reliability, and security.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for scripts, workflows, and processes.
• Participate in scrum ceremonies, planning, and retrospectives, ensuring continuous improvement in automation maturity.
• Stay updated on new automation tools, libraries, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certification or training in Python automation, testing, or related areas is preferred.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new tools and adapt automation practices accordingly.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical details clearly.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to new tools, techniques, and evolving project needs.
• High attention to detail to ensure high-quality automation solutions.
• Time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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