Senior QA Automation Specialist

Synechron is seeking a seasoned QA Automation Engineer to design develop and maintain comprehensive automation test frameworks and scripts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in automation testing with expertise in Playwright Selenium and Java to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with development and QA teams within Agile environments to automate functional regression API and database testing ensuring system reliability performance and test coverage.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Playwright (primary tool) Selenium WebDriver and TestNG for automation testing

• Hands-on experience with Java (version 8) used for scripting and framework development

• Experience with build and dependency management tools like Maven

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI for pipeline integration

• Working knowledge of version control systems such as Git

• Experience designing and executing automated tests for APIs web and database validation

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum testing practices and tools like Jira

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to automation frameworks such as Cucumber or RestAssured

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g. JMeter LoadRunner)

• Familiarity with cloud testing environments (Azure AWS GCP)

• Understanding of automated testing best practices in DevSecOps pipelines

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and execute robust automation frameworks using Playwright Selenium and Java aligned with project requirements

• Create and maintain automated test scripts for functional regression API and database testing activities

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to analyze requirements identify test cases and improve test coverage

• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts reporting issues and verifying fixes

• Conduct regression testing and support infrastructure for continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines

• Ensure test automation solutions are scalable maintainable and aligned with industry best practices

• Review test cases and automation code for quality adherence to standards and reliability

• Monitor and maintain automation metrics generate test reports and facilitate stakeholder updates

• Stay current with emerging automation tools frameworks and industry trends to drive continuous process improvement

Technical Skills (By Category)

Languages & Frameworks:

• Essential: Java 8 Playwright Selenium WebDriver TestNG

• Preferred: Cucumber RestAssured JavaScript/TypeScript for Playwright

API & Database Testing:

• Essential: API automation Postman REST/GraphQL validation

• Preferred: Data validation using SQL database scripting for test data management

Tools & CI/CD:

• Essential: Jenkins Git Maven GitLab CI

• Preferred: Test automation integration with Jenkins pipelines Docker containers

Design & Architecture:

• Knowledge of test automation design patterns modular frameworks and reusable components

Reporting & Monitoring:

• Experience creating dashboards and reports for test metrics using tools like Grafana or custom dashboards

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in automation testing with extensive scripting and framework development experience

• Proven success in automating end-to-end functional API and database tests

• Experience working within Agile teams contributing to sprint planning and continuous testing practices

• Familiarity with testing complex applications across web API and data layers in enterprise environments

• Prior experience in financial banking or regulated industries is a plus but not mandatory; relevant project experience in other sectors is acceptable

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop enhance and maintain automation scripts and frameworks for web APIs and database testing

• Collaborate in sprint planning backlog grooming and daily stand-up meetings to align testing activities with development cycles

• Execute automated test cases and troubleshoot failures to ensure high test coverage and reliability

• Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automation tests for seamless deployment and regression testing

• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to organization standards and best practices

• Report automation test results analyze trends and escalate issues promptly

• Assist in test environment setup and data management for efficient test execution

• Stay updated on new testing tools frameworks and industry best practices to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• Relevant certifications (such as ISTQB Advanced/Expert Selenium or Playwright certifications) are a plus

• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining automation frameworks across web API and database testing

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose issues

• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and maintain quality under tight deadlines

• Proactive learner with a passion for adopting new tools frameworks and testing practices

• Attention to detail to ensure comprehensive test coverage and accurate defect tracking

• Commitment to continuous improvement and automation excellence