Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer – Selenium, TestNG & CI/CD in Enterprise Applications

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to develop, execute, and maintain automated testing frameworks aimed at delivering high-quality software products. This role involves designing robust test scripts, supporting functional and regression testing, and collaborating with development and QA teams to ensure reliability and performance across multiple applications. Your contributions will help improve quality standards, automate testing processes, and support continuous delivery in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive experience with Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, and JIRA (minimum 5+ years)

• Strong programming skills in Java for scripting automated tests (professional experience or certifications preferred)

• Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts for UI, API, and functional testing

• Skilled in documenting test plans, test cases, and defect reports

• Knowledge of SQL for database validation and data verification

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices and supporting continuous integration pipelines

Preferred:

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured

• Use of test automation frameworks like Cucumber or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) tools

• Exposure to cloud environments and testing automation in such contexts

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts for UI, API, and functional validation

• Design and implement test frameworks to ensure reusable, scalable, and maintainable testing solutions

• Execute automated test cases, analyze results, and report issues to the development teams

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine test cases based on changing requirements

• Support manual testing activities when needed and transition to automation for efficiency

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software releases

• Conduct code reviews and enforce adherence to best practices for automation scripting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, scripts, defect logs, and testing outcomes

• Drive continuous process improvements to increase test automation coverage and reduce manual effort

• Stay current with emerging testing tools, frameworks, and best practices to enhance QA capabilities

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Java (for writing and maintaining automation scripts for UI and API testing)

Preferred:

• Additional scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript (for automation or integration tasks)

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, JUnit, or similar tools

• API testing tools such as REST Assured or Postman integration

• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber, if applicable

Databases & Data Management:

• SQL experience: MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server for data validation and verification tasks

Build & CI/CD Tools:

• Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar to support automated testing pipelines

Test Management & Reporting:

• JIRA, Zephyr, or equivalent for tracking test cases, defects, and reporting

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in test automation, including UI, API, and functional testing

• Proven experience developing test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and TestNG

• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows in Agile environments

• Knowledge of testing best practices and industry standards

• Industry experience in finance, banking, or regulated environments is a plus but not mandatory

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for new and existing features

• Maintain and improve test frameworks for scalability, reusability, and reliability

• Support manual testing efforts and transition manual scripts to automation where feasible

• Investigate test failures, troubleshoot issues, and optimize test scripts for speed and stability

• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria

• Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines to facilitate continuous testing and delivery

• Document test cases, defect reports, and testing outcomes for traceability and audits

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings

• Keep abreast of latest tools, frameworks, and best practices in test automation

Qualifications

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

• 5+ years’ experience in software testing and test automation in enterprise environments

• Certifications in testing frameworks or automation tools (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester) are advantageous

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, automated testing solutions supporting continuous delivery

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for identifying root causes of test failures

• Excellent communication skills to convey issues and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload in a fast-paced environment

• Continuous learner, eager to adopt new tools, frameworks, and industry standards

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on test coverage, reliability, and quality assurance

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