Senior QA Automation Specialist

Synechron is seeking a seasoned QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automation test frameworks and scripts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in automation testing, with expertise in Playwright, Selenium, and Java, to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with development and QA teams within Agile environments to automate functional, regression, API, and database testing, ensuring system reliability, performance, and test coverage.

Must Have

• Proficiency in Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG for automation testing
• Hands-on experience with Java 8+ for scripting and framework development
• Experience with Maven, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Git
• Design and execute automated tests for APIs, web, and database validation
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum testing practices and Jira
• Minimum of 5+ years in automation testing and framework development
• Proven success in automating functional, API, and database tests
• Experience working within Agile teams and continuous testing practices
• Familiarity with testing complex applications across web, API, and data layers

Good to Have

• Exposure to Cucumber or RestAssured frameworks
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Familiarity with cloud testing environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Understanding of automated testing best practices in DevSecOps pipelines
• JavaScript/TypeScript for Playwright
• Data validation using SQL and database scripting
• Test automation integration with Jenkins pipelines and Docker containers
• Prior experience in financial, banking, or regulated industries

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a seasoned QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automation test frameworks and scripts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in automation testing, with expertise in Playwright, Selenium, and Java, to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with development and QA teams within Agile environments to automate functional, regression, API, and database testing, ensuring system reliability, performance, and test coverage.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Playwright (primary tool), Selenium WebDriver, and TestNG for automation testing
• Hands-on experience with Java (version 8+), used for scripting and framework development
• Experience with build and dependency management tools like Maven
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI for pipeline integration
• Working knowledge of version control systems such as Git
• Experience designing and executing automated tests for APIs, web, and database validation
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum testing practices and tools like Jira

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to automation frameworks such as Cucumber or RestAssured
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Familiarity with cloud testing environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Understanding of automated testing best practices in DevSecOps pipelines

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute robust automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and Java, aligned with project requirements
• Create and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, API, and database testing activities
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to analyze requirements, identify test cases, and improve test coverage
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts, reporting issues and verifying fixes
• Conduct regression testing and support infrastructure for continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure test automation solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices
• Review test cases and automation code for quality, adherence to standards, and reliability
• Monitor and maintain automation metrics, generate test reports, and facilitate stakeholder updates
• Stay current with emerging automation tools, frameworks, and industry trends to drive continuous process improvement

Technical Skills (By Category)

Languages & Frameworks:

• Essential: Java 8+, Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG
• Preferred: Cucumber, RestAssured, JavaScript/TypeScript for Playwright

API & Database Testing:

• Essential: API automation, Postman, REST/GraphQL validation
• Preferred: Data validation using SQL, database scripting for test data management

Tools & CI/CD:

• Essential: Jenkins, Git, Maven, GitLab CI
• Preferred: Test automation integration with Jenkins pipelines, Docker containers

Design & Architecture:

• Knowledge of test automation design patterns, modular frameworks, and reusable components

Reporting & Monitoring:

• Experience creating dashboards and reports for test metrics using tools like Grafana or custom dashboards

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in automation testing, with extensive scripting and framework development experience
• Proven success in automating end-to-end functional, API, and database tests
• Experience working within Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning and continuous testing practices
• Familiarity with testing complex applications across web, API, and data layers in enterprise environments
• Prior experience in financial, banking, or regulated industries is a plus but not mandatory; relevant project experience in other sectors is acceptable

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain automation scripts and frameworks for web, APIs, and database testing
• Collaborate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-up meetings to align testing activities with development cycles
• Execute automated test cases and troubleshoot failures to ensure high test coverage and reliability
• Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automation tests for seamless deployment and regression testing
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to organization standards and best practices
• Report automation test results, analyze trends, and escalate issues promptly
• Assist in test environment setup and data management for efficient test execution
• Stay updated on new testing tools, frameworks, and industry best practices to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Relevant certifications (such as ISTQB Advanced/Expert, Selenium or Playwright certifications) are a plus
• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining automation frameworks across web, API, and database testing

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose issues
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain quality under tight deadlines
• Proactive learner with a passion for adopting new tools, frameworks, and testing practices
• Attention to detail to ensure comprehensive test coverage and accurate defect tracking
• Commitment to continuous improvement and automation excellence

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.

About Us

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

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Sustainability and Health Safety Commitment

At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.