Playwright + API Automation Engineer (Java and Selenium)

Job Summary
At Synechron, the Playwright + API Automation Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This position focuses on designing, developing, and executing automation scripts using Playwright and conducting API and database testing. By collaborating closely with development and QA teams, this role contributes to enhancing software reliability and performance, aligning with Synechron’s commitment to excellence in digital solutions.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Proficiency in Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, and JIRA.
  • Experience with API testing and database testing.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with Playwright for automation testing.

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright and other tools.
• Perform functional and regression testing to ensure software quality.
• Identify, track, and manage software defects throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Participate in agile sprint planning and retrospectives to contribute to continuous improvement.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: Java for automation scripting.

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Essential: Selenium for UI automation and TestNG for test management.
  • Preferred: Playwright for advanced automation testing.

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  • Essential: Maven for build management, Jenkins for CI/CD integration, and JIRA for issue tracking.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with additional agile development tools.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in automation testing, specifically with API and Playwright testing.
• Prior experience with Selenium and Java is essential.
• Experience in database testing is preferred.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Write, maintain, and execute automated test cases, focusing on UI and API functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts to ensure their effectiveness and reliability.
• Review test cases, providing feedback to improve overall testing strategies.
• Engage in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to align testing efforts with project objectives.
• Deliver detailed reports on testing outcomes, highlighting areas for improvement and ensuring defect resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in QA methodologies and automation tools are advantageous.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in testing technologies.

Professional Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to tackle complex testing challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, demonstrating leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

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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Experience Level

Senior Level