Job Summary:
Synechron is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer to join our dynamic quality assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automation solutions that ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Your expertise will contribute to streamlining testing processes, reducing manual effort, and enhancing overall software reliability, supporting our organizational goal of delivering innovative technology solutions efficiently.

Software Requirements:

• Required:

  • Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver using Java for automation scripting

  • Experience with TestNG framework for test execution and management

  • Strong knowledge of build and project management tools such as Maven

  • CI/CD pipeline tool experience with Jenkins automation server

  • Ticketing and issue tracking familiarity with JIRA

• Preferred:

  • Knowledge of additional automation frameworks or tools such as Cucumber, RestAssured

  • Experience with version control systems like Git

Overall Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to validate functional and regression testing objectives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and QA, to understand requirements and develop comprehensive testing strategies

• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with clear documentation

• Validate bug fixes, verify new features, and ensure software stability prior to release

• Participate in test planning, review test cases, and continuously improve automation processes

• Contribute to the adoption of Agile methodologies, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to ensure continuous quality improvement

• Monitor and optimize automation test suites for performance and reliability

Technical Skills (By Category):

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: Java (expert level)

  • Preferred: Python, JavaScript for additional scripting flexibility

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Required: Experience with SQL/Relational Databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) for data validation and backend testing

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Preferred: Basic understanding of cloud environments like AWS or Azure for testing deployment scenarios

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Required: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins

  • Preferred: Cucumber, RestAssured for API testing

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  • Required: Agile/Scrum practices, JIRA, version control tools (Git)

  • Preferred: Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

• Security Protocols:

  • Not specifically applicable unless testing secure applications, in which case familiarity with security standards is advantageous

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in automation testing or quality assurance

• Proven expertise in automation testing using Selenium and Java in enterprise environments

• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts

• Prior experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams

• Industry-specific experience in financial services, banking, or related sectors is beneficial but not mandatory

• Alternative pathways: Rich experience in test automation across various platforms or relevant certifications are acceptable substitutes for years of experience

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Develop, review, and execute automated test cases aligned with project requirements

• Debug and troubleshoot automation scripts, ensuring robustness and efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams during sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings

• Track defect reports, prioritize issues, and verify defect fixes

• Provide ongoing feedback on test cases, automation processes, and quality standards to improve team efficiency

• Maintain and update automation frameworks in line with evolving project needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or an equivalent field

• Relevant certifications in automation testing, Java programming, or Agile methodologies are considered a plus

• Commitment to continuous professional development within the quality assurance domain

Professional Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach

• Effective communicator capable of articulating technical issues to diverse audiences

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, fostering knowledge sharing

• Attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality work outputs

• Adaptable and willing to learn emerging tools, technologies, and industry best practices

• Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and excellent time management skills.

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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