QA Automation Engineer (Selenium, Java, API & Web Application Testing)
QA Automation Engineer (Selenium, Java, API & Web Application Testing)
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Job Description
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to join our dynamic testing team. In this role you will be responsible for designing developing and executing automation test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of web-based applications and APIs. Your contributions will directly impact our delivery quality helping the organization meet KPIs for software stability performance and user satisfaction.
Your expertise in automation testing combined with strong programming and testing methodologies will support our efforts to streamline quality assurance processes reduce manual testing efforts and accelerate release cycles. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define test strategies troubleshoot issues and improve overall application robustness.
Software Requirements
Required Skills:
- Selenium WebDriver with experience in automation scripting
- Programming languages:
- Java (preferred)
- C# or JavaScript (acceptable alternatives)
- SQL for database validation and data management
- Version control tools (e.g. Git)
- Test management and automation frameworks (e.g. TestNG JUnit NUnit or similar)
- API testing tools/methodologies (e.g. Postman REST-assured or equivalent)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins Azure DevOps
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter) is a plus
Overall Responsibilities
- Develop automate and execute comprehensive test scripts for web applications and APIs
- Design and implement test plans test cases and testing frameworks based on functional and non-functional requirements
- Identify document and track defects; collaborate with development teams for issue resolution
- Perform various testing types including functional regression negative and operational readiness testing
- Analyze test results and prepare detailed reports to communicate quality status to stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes methodologies and automation frameworks
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and project deadlines
- Support team members through mentoring and knowledge sharing
Strategic Objectives:
- Enhance testing efficiency through automation
- Reduce manual testing efforts and accelerates release cycles
- Improve defect detection and application stability
Performance Outcomes:
- High test coverage for web and API functionalities
- Timely delivery of quality releases
- Clear documentation of testing activities and issues
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages (Essential):
- Java (preferred) C# JavaScript
Databases/Data Management:
- SQL (essential); experience with complex queries and data validation
Web & API Testing:
- RESTful APIs XML JSON data formats
Frameworks & Libraries:
- Selenium WebDriver
- TestNG JUnit NUnit (or similar testing frameworks)
Development Tools & Methodologies:
- Version control (Git)
- CI/CD tools (Jenkins Azure DevOps)
- Agile/Scrum practices
Security Protocols:
- Not specifically required for this role
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years in testing roles including manual and automation testing
- 3-4 years of experience specifically in automation testing with Selenium
- Proven experience testing web-based applications and Web APIs (REST XML)
- Strong programming skills in Java C# or JavaScript
- Working knowledge of SQL and database validation
- Familiarity with QA methodologies testing techniques and best practices
- Experience working in Agile or disciplined software development environments
Domain & Industry:
- Experience in financial services e-commerce or related sectors is desirable but not mandatory
Alternative Pathways:
- Candidates with extensive automation experience and strong programming backgrounds can be considered even if their domain-specific experience is limited
Day-to-Day Activities
- Collaborate daily with product owners developers and QA team members to clarify requirements
- Develop review and execute automated test scripts
- Monitor and report on test execution status
- Participate in sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives
- Log defects with detailed information for replication and resolution
- Maintain and enhance automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability
- Review test cases and strategies to improve test coverage
- Ensure regression test suites are up-to-date and comprehensive
- Provide estimates on testing effort and deliver testing milestones within agreed deadlines
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Certifications in automation testing (e.g. ISTQB Selenium Certification) are preferred
- Continuous learning in automation tools testing methodologies and best practices
- Experience with professional development practices and test documentation standards
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
- Stakeholder management and collaborative mindset
- Adaptability to changing project priorities
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for learning new tools techniques and industry standards
- Proven ability to estimate plan and deliver quality outcomes under deadlines
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
