Lead Pega QA Engineer (Automation, Selenium, API Testing, Agile, and Pega Application Expertise)

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Pega QA Engineer in Quality Assurance specializing in Pega applications to join our testing and quality delivery team. In this role you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the quality reliability and performance of Pegabased solutions. Your contributions will help maintain high standards in our businesscritical applications supporting seamless operations and continuous improvement aligned with business objectives.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Pega PRPC (Pega Platform) expertise with handson experience in testing frameworks and practices
• Automation testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver TestNG and Appium
• Programming skills in Java and/or Python for scripting and automation development
• Familiarity with Apache POI API for Excel data processing
• Version control tools (Git Jenkins) for CI/CD integration
• Build tools like Maven for test execution management

Preferred Skills:

• Playwright knowledge for web automation
• Experience with other automation frameworks such as KeywordDriven DataDriven and Hybrid frameworks
• Knowledge of web service testing and API validation

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and implement testing strategies and test cases for Pega applications to validate functionality performance and security
• Collaborate effectively with developers business analysts and product managers to understand system requirements and expected behaviors
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation including test plans scripts and defect reports
• Execute test cases and automation scripts; perform regression testing to confirm bug fixes and system stability
• Identify document and track defects through to resolution and verification
• Review code quality and perform code reviews in the context of automation scripts and test cases
• Monitor testing outcomes report quality metrics (e.g. defect density open defect count) and recommend improvement actions
• Stay updated on emerging testing tools techniques and industry best practices to enhance testing effectiveness
• Support deployment activities by integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Maven
• Provide feedback on application usability security and performance risks communicating concerns to stakeholders

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Java (required for test scripting and automation frameworks)
• Python (preferred for automation scripting and data manipulation)

Frameworks and Libraries (Essential):

• Selenium WebDriver with TestNG or JUnit (for automation scripting)
• API testing tools and frameworks (e.g. Postman REST Assured or equivalent)

Data Management & Document Processing:

• Apache POI API for reading/writing Excel files

Development Tools & Methodologies:

• Continuous integration (Jenkins) for automated test execution and deployment
• Build tools such as Maven for project management
• Agile/Scrum development processes

Testing Strategies & Frameworks:

• Knowledge of KeywordDriven DataDriven and Hybrid testing frameworks
• Regression functional integration and performance testing practices

Other Technologies:

• Basic understanding of Pega case management Data Transforms Activities Decision Tables (preferred)
• API and web service testing experience

Security & Standards:

• Applying best practices in test automation aligned with web standards and application security

Experience Requirements

• Between 6 to 10 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing with at least 5 years leading or managing QA teams
• Proven experience in testing Pega applications including case types integrations and decision rules
• Extensive background in automation scripting and execution using Selenium TestNG and related tools
• Experience working within Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to deliver highquality reliable software applications in fastpaced collaborative settings
• Familiarity with API testing web services and web application performance validation

DaytoDay Activities

• Participate in daily standup meetings sprint planning and review sessions
• Collaborate with crossdisciplinary teams to understand application requirements and testing needs
• Develop execute and maintain automated and manual test scripts for Pega solutions
• Perform regression functional and performance testing; analyze results and document defects
• Review test results assess quality metrics and communicate findings with stakeholders
• Conduct code reviews especially of automation scripts ensuring adherence to best practices
• Support deployment activities and continuous integration processes using Jenkins and Maven
• Stay current with emerging testing tools methodologies and platform updates
• Provide regular feedback on application usability stability and security considerations

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline
• Relevant certifications in software testing or automation (e.g. ISTQB Certified Tester) are preferred
• Proven handson experience with Pega applications and automation testing tools
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile development processes

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problemsolving aptitude for identifying root causes of defects
• Effective communication skills to articulate testing issues and collaborate with teams
• Leadership experience in guiding testing teams or activities (preferred)
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies tools and project requirements
• Detailoriented with a focus on highquality outputs and process improvements
• Time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment

SYNECHRONS 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 applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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