Test Automation Engineer with API and Performance Testing Expertise

Test Automation Engineer with API & Performance Testing Expertise

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Testing Specialist to join our quality assurance team. This role involves designing, developing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies for software products, ensuring high quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, a thorough understanding of testing methodologies, and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment supporting innovative solutions that drive business success and customer satisfaction.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Experience with popular testing tools like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar frameworks

  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent

  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript for automation scripting

  • Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps

  • Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner (preferred)

• Preferred:

  • Experience with API testing tools like Postman or RestAssured

  • Familiarity with automation frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, QTP)

  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive testing plans, including automation scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing.

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and QA teams to understand requirements and develop relevant test cases.

• Execute test cases, document test results, and identify defects; prioritize and communicate issues for resolution.

• Automate routine test activities, build and enhance automation frameworks and scripts, and improve testing efficiencies.

• Conduct API testing and validation to ensure data integrity and system integration.

• Participate in continuous integration processes, integrating automation scripts into build pipelines.

• Contribute to testing documentation, standards, and best practices to uphold quality benchmarks.

• Support testing efforts across different environments, including staging, UAT, and production, ensuring defect-free releases.

• Monitor application performance and stability, conducting root cause analysis for defects and performance bottlenecks.

• Drive process improvement initiatives, including tool evaluation, scripting, and test environment management.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages (Essential):

  • Java, Python, or JavaScript (for test scripting and framework development)

  • Preferred: Additional scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell

• Databases/Data Management (Essential):

  • SQL queries and database validation (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

  • Data extraction, data validation, and interface testing techniques

• Test Automation & Frameworks (Essential):

  • Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG or similar

  • API testing frameworks (Postman, RestAssured)

  • Continuous integration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines)

• Performance & Load Testing (Preferred):

  • JMeter, LoadRunner or similar tools

• DevOps & Environment Management (Preferred):

  • Docker, Kubernetes, cloud deployment tools

Experience Requirements

• At least 4+ years of hands-on experience in software testing and automation.

• Proven expertise in test automation scripting, framework development, and execution.

• Familiarity with API testing, database validation, and system performance testing.

• Experience working in Agile environments, supporting rapid release cycles.

• Support experience in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, banking, telecommunications) is a plus.

• Alternative pathways include extensive automation experience in related domains with a focus on quality assurance.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and execute automated test scripts to verify functionalities across applications.

• Collaborate with development teams to identify testing needs and improve test coverage.

• Maintain and enhance automation frameworks, scripts, and testing tools.

• Conduct API testing and data validation processes.

• Log defects, perform root cause analysis, and verify defect fixes.

• Support CI/CD integration to enable automated testing during build processes.

• Monitor testing environments, execute performance/load tests, and analyze results.

• Prepare test documentation, reports, and metrics for management review.

• Participate in sprint planning, test review meetings, and continuous improvement activities.

• Investigate automation failures and implement improvements to increase stability and effectiveness.

Qualifications

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

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, Certified Test Automation Engineer, or equivalent are advantageous.

• Proven track record of developing automation scripts, frameworks, and executing complex testing projects.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and quality standards.

• Ability to work adaptively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues quickly and efficiently.

• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement, reporting, and documentation.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented with a passion for quality.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently under pressure.

• Continuous learner with a desire to stay updated with the latest testing tools and industry trends.

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