Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

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

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to lead the development, execution, and maintenance of automated testing frameworks for enterprise-level software solutions. This role involves designing automation scripts, performing functional and regression testing, and ensuring software quality across diverse systems. As a key team member, you will collaborate with development and QA teams to implement best practices, enhance test coverage, and deliver reliable, scalable, and secure applications to meet organizational and client standards. Your efforts will support continuous delivery and operational excellence.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive experience with Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, and JIRA for automation and test management (7+ years)

• Strong programming skills in Java for developing reusable test scripts

• Knowledge of automated testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and load testing

• Hands-on experience with API testing tools and techniques (e.g., Postman, RestAssured)

• Strong understanding of SQL for database testing (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and integration into CI/CD pipelines

Preferred:

• Experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow

• Use of automation tools such as UFT or QTP

• Knowledge of cloud testing environments and tools (AWS, Azure)

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for web, API, and database components

• Create comprehensive test plans, scripts, and validation procedures to ensure coverage of functional, regression, and performance testing

• Identify, document, and manage defects, coordinating with development teams for resolution

• Conduct code reviews, optimize scripts for reusability and reliability, and maintain testing libraries

• Integrate automation scripts with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and testing strategies

• Monitor test execution results, analyze issues, and report on key quality metrics

• Support manual testing activities as needed and facilitate test environment management

• Promote best practices in test automation, quality assurance, and process improvements

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Java for test automation scripts

Preferred:

• Additional scripting in Python or JavaScript for automation enhancements

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins

• API testing tools such as RestAssured (preferred)

• Use of Cucumber or SpecFlow for BDD practices

Databases & Data Management:

• SQL knowledge for data validation and validation scripts (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

Cloud & Environment Tools:

• Basic knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS or Azure for testing purposes

Version Control & CI/CD:

• Git for version control

• Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools for automation pipelines

Testing & Quality Practices:

• TDD, BDD methodologies and automation best practices

• Performance testing basics (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) are a plus

Experience Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in automation testing within enterprise or complex development projects

• Proven expertise in automating web and API testing using Selenium, TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins

• Strong familiarity with database testing, SQL scripting, and data validation processes

• Experience integrating automation within Agile/Scrum development cycles

• Industry experience in finance, banking, or regulated industries is advantageous but not mandatory

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing

• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and report defects for resolution

• Collaborate with developers to refine requirements and improve testing coverage

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery cycles

• Conduct code reviews, participate in sprint planning, and contribute to test strategy improvements

• Maintain test documentation, including test cases, scripts, and defect logs

• Support manual testing when necessary, especially for exploratory or high-risk scenarios

• Monitor automation health, optimize test execution speed, and reduce false positives/negatives

Qualifications

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

• 7+ years of experience in test automation with Java, Selenium, and CI/CD tools in enterprise environments

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

• Knowledge of scripting and experience with API validation is required

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

• Leadership qualities to mentor junior team members and promote best practices

• Adaptability to evolving tools, frameworks, and industry standards

• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable test automation solutions

• Results-driven, with a focus on reducing manual effort and improving product quality

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