Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

QA Automation | Selenium, CI/CD, Test Frameworks & Enterprise Application Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to manage and advance the automation testing framework supporting complex enterprise applications. This role involves leading automation strategy, developing scalable test scripts, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior automation engineers. The ideal candidate will drive quality assurance initiatives, improve testing efficiency, and support continuous delivery in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

• Programming Languages: Java, Python, or C# — extensive experience in scripting for automation and test support

• Automation Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Postman, JMeter, Citi Fast Framework — proven expertise in test automation framework development and execution

• Version Control: Git, Bitbucket — experience managing source code and collaboration workflows

• CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions — supporting automated testing integrated into deployment pipelines

• Test Framework Design: Experience in Page Object Model, Data-Driven, and Keyword-Driven frameworks supporting scalable, maintainable test automation

• Databases: Strong SQL skills for data validation and reconciliation support

Preferred Software Skills:

• Performance Testing Tools: LoadRunner, JMeter — for load, stress, and volume testing support

• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes — for environment consistency and deployment support

• API Testing Tools: SoapUI, Postman — for validating API integrations and messaging flows

• AI-based Testing Tools: Experience with AI tools supporting test automation and testing efficiency improvement

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive test automation frameworks supporting web, API, and application testing

• Develop, execute, and optimize automated test suites to support continuous integration and delivery processes

• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and product managers to identify test cases, coverage, and automation strategies

• Drive automation best practices, including reusability, maintainability, and modular design of test scripts

• Support and improve existing automation frameworks, enhance testing efficiency, and reduce manual effort

• Conduct automation code reviews, performance testing, and regression testing to ensure high quality and reliability

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback and deployment support

• Troubleshoot automation failures, analyze root causes, and optimize scripts and frameworks accordingly

• Document test strategies, frameworks, and procedures to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve automation maturity

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Languages & Automation Frameworks (Essential):

  • Java, Python, or C# supporting scripting, test development, and debugging

  • Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter supporting automated web, API, and load testing

  • Test automation design patterns: Page Object, Data-Driven, Keyword-Driven

• Databases/Data Management:

  • SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL supporting data validation and test data management

• Tools & CI/CD:

  • Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions supporting continuous testing and deployment

• Containers & Orchestration:

  • Docker, Kubernetes supporting environment consistency and scalable deployment (preferred)

• Monitoring & Reporting:

  • Tools like Splunk, Dynatrace, Grafana supporting system and test performance monitoring

Experience Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in test automation within enterprise environments

• Proven leadership in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable testing frameworks supporting web and API testing

• Extensive experience integrating automated testing with CI/CD pipelines for rapid delivery cycles

• Experience supporting regression, performance, load, and functional testing in regulated environments (preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and collaborate across teams in fast-paced Agile settings

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts supporting web, API, and application layers

• Execute automated test runs, analyze results, and report defects or performance issues

• Collaborate with development, QA, and deployment teams to ensure test coverage and quality standards

• Support CI/CD automation by integrating automated tests into pipelines and ensuring rapid feedback

• Troubleshoot failures, perform root cause analysis, and optimize test scripts for performance and reliability

• Support regression, load, and volume testing to ensure system performance under varied conditions

• Maintain detailed documentation of test frameworks, test cases, scripts, and results

• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and regular reviews to ensure alignment and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• 6+ years of experience supporting test automation efforts for enterprise applications

• Certifications in Test Automation (e.g., ISTQB, Selenium) or related tools are advantageous

• Proven track record delivering automation solutions supporting continuous delivery pipelines in regulated environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills supporting complex automation frameworks

• Leadership and mentoring abilities to guide junior team members and promote best practices

• Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting

• Adaptability to evolving tools, technologies, and industry standards

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple testing projects and deliverables

• Continuous learning attitude for adopting new automation tools, frameworks, and practices

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