Lead Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Lead QA Automation Engineer | Selenium, API Testing, Performance, CI/CD, Enterprise Application Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly capable Lead QA Automation Engineer to oversee the automation testing team and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions. In this leadership role, you will design, develop, and implement scalable test automation frameworks, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with development and project teams to improve testing processes. Your expertise will enhance product quality, streamline testing activities, and support continuous integration and delivery within a fast-paced, enterprise environment.

Software Requirements

• Required: Selenium WebDriver (latest stable version), TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, Git, SQL (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle), automation scripting (Java, Python), JIRA, Confluence

• Preferred: CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI), Performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling), Test automation frameworks (Cucumber, Rest Assured), monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Nagios)

• Experience level: 5+ years leading QA automation efforts in enterprise settings

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automation frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing

• Guide and mentor QA team members on best practices, testing strategies, and tool usage

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and operations teams to develop comprehensive test plans and automation scripts

• Implement scalable and reliable test automation workflows integrated into CI/CD pipelines

• Conduct root cause analysis on automation failures and ensure timely resolution of defects

• Continuously evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies for process improvement

• Document test cases, frameworks, and operational procedures for ongoing support and knowledge sharing

• Support manual testing when necessary and ensure thorough validation of releases

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: Java (latest version), Python (preferred), test scripting languages

  • Preferred: Groovy, Bash scripting for build and environment setup

• Databases/Data Management:

  • SQL: MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle; data validation, query optimization, and data reconciliation workflows

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Basic understanding of deploying and supporting automation in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) (preferred)

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, REST Assured, JMeter, Gatling, CI/CD integrations, monitoring SDKs

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Git, Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile/Scrum, TDD/BDD practices

• Security & Protocols:

  • Implementation of secure API testing, encryption standards, security best practices for automation

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading QA automation initiatives in enterprise environments

• Proven track record designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks for web, API, and performance testing

• Strong leadership skills in mentoring teams and managing multiple testing projects

• Hands-on experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or Azure DevOps

• Knowledge of databases and data validation techniques for largescale applications

• Industry experience in finance, banking, fintech, or enterprise sectors preferred; extensive experience in automation in regulated environments is advantageous

Day-to-Day Activities

• Oversee automation script development for functional, regression, and performance testing

• Support continuous integration workflows and ensure automation runs reliably in build pipelines

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation failures, issues, and bottlenecks

• Lead review sessions, retrospectives, and planning meetings for automation enhancements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and implement automation solutions

• Conduct root cause analysis for defects, system failures, and performance issues

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, frameworks, and defect reports

• Support manual testing activities where automation is not feasible, ensuring full test coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation, with a focus on enterprise applications and API testing

• Certifications in automation tools or industry standards (e.g., ISTQB, Selenium, Jenkins) preferred

• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Proven ability to lead teams, guide best practices, and coordinate across departments

• Capability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced enterprise environment

Professional Competencies

• Analytical and critical thinking to diagnose automation failures and improve frameworks

• Leadership skills for guiding teams and managing project priorities

• Effective communication to translate technical issues into clear stakeholder updates

• Adaptability to new testing tools, frameworks, and evolving project requirements

• Ownership and accountability in delivering high-quality automation solutions

• Time management skills to meet tight deadlines and support continuous integration efforts

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