Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer | Selenium, API & CI/CD

Job Summary

Synechron seeks a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to enhance our testing capabilities through innovative automation frameworks and scripts. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our software applications. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development and QA teams to develop automation solutions that accelerate testing cycles, improve test coverage, and support continuous delivery goals. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering scalable, high-quality software that meets organizational standards and customer expectations.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins for building and executing automation tests

• Experience with JIRA or similar test management tools for defect tracking and test planning

• Strong scripting skills in Java, supporting automation framework development

• Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured

• Familiarity with database validation techniques and SQL for test data validation

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments with CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with additional automation tools such as UFT or API testing tools like SoapUI

• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter)

• Exposure to cloud test environments and automation workflows

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks supporting functional, regression, and system testing

• Develop and execute automated test scripts, analyze results, and identify issues early in the SDLC

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to review requirements and refine testing strategies

• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts and testing environments, ensuring high reliability and accuracy

• Expand automation coverage across new application features and regression suites

• Document test plans, test cases, defect reports, and automation scripts for traceability and future reference

• Support continuous integration by integrating test automation into build pipelines

• Monitor automated test execution, analyze metrics, and report on quality status and areas of improvement

• Promote best practices in test automation, code quality, and test documentation

• Stay current with industry trends, testing tools, and practices to continually refine automation processes

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: Java (for scripting and framework development)

• Preferred: Python (for advanced automation and scripting)

Testing Frameworks & Tools:

• Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins (required)

• API Testing: Postman, RestAssured (preferred)

• Performance testing tools like JMeter (preferred)

Databases & Data Management:

• SQL (Oracle, MySQL, or similar) for database validation and data-driven tests

Development & CI/CD Tools:

• Git, Jenkins, Maven or Gradle for build automation and version control

Methodologies & Practices:

• Test-driven development (TDD), continuous testing, and Agile practices

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Tools integration for monitoring test results, logs, and defect tracking

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in automation testing within enterprise or web application environments

• Proven track record of developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins

• Experience designing automation for API testing and database validation

• Experience working in Agile teams supporting CI/CD pipelines and managing test automation in fast-paced, iterative environments

• Experience improving test coverage and optimizing automation frameworks

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, review, and refine automated test scripts based on project requirements

• Run scheduled tests, analyze automation results, and document defects or anomalies

• Troubleshoot automation failures, improve script reliability, and optimize test execution time

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams for requirement reviews and test case design

• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable seamless deployment workflows

• Maintain and enhance automation frameworks and reusable components

• Participate in sprint activities, including planning, grooming, retrospectives, and reviews

• Stay informed on new tools, frameworks, and best practices to improve automation efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in enterprise automation testing, preferably in web and API testing

• Proven expertise with Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, and Java-based automation frameworks

• Familiarity with database testing, SQL queries, and data validation techniques

• Certifications in Test Automation or Agile practices (preferred)

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for test automation and defect resolution

• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across teams

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects efficiently

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

• Adaptability to new tools, techniques, and evolving testing practices

• Proactive learner with a focus on 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.

Candidate Application Notice

Experience Level

Senior Level