QA Automation Engineer – Python, Selenium & CICD in Enterprise Applications

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong Python expertise to develop execute and maintain automated testing frameworks supporting our software products. This role involves designing test scripts implementing automation solutions and ensuring the quality and performance of applications across APIs back-end services and user interfaces. You will work closely with development product and operations teams to deliver reliable scalable and high-quality software solutions aligned with industry standards.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Strong proficiency in Python (3 years of experience) for automation scripting

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks: PyTest Robot Framework Selenium with Python or Behave (3 years)

• Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman Request library in Python or REST Assured

• Experience with SQL for database validation and data verification (3 years)

• Familiarity with version control systems: Git

• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins GitLab CI or Azure DevOps

Preferred:

• Experience with automated load and performance testing (e.g. JMeter Locust)

• Knowledge of test management tools and frameworks for reporting and documentation

• Exposure to cloud environments supporting automation workflows (preferred)

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain automated test scripts to validate APIs UI components and backend services

• Build and optimize test frameworks ensuring stability reusability and ease of maintenance

• Execute automated tests for functional regression and performance validation to support continuous delivery

• Identify report and track defects collaborating with developers to ensure timely resolution

• Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid release cycles

• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and expand test coverage accordingly

• Facilitate test data preparation environment setup and test execution in aligned workflows

• Implement best practices in test automation and quality assurance to improve product reliability

• Maintain documentation for test cases scripts and test results for quality audits and process improvement

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Python (3 years of experience for scripting and automation)

Preferred:

• Additional scripting or programming languages like JavaScript or Shell scripting

Frameworks & Libraries:

• PyTest Robot Framework Selenium with Python Behave (BDD) frameworks

• Familiarity with API testing libraries such as requests or REST Assured

Databases & Data Management:

• SQL: MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server for data validation and verification

Tools & CI/CD:

• Jenkins GitLab CI Azure DevOps for automation pipelines

• Version control: Git (required)

Testing & Monitoring:

• Automated testing performance testing and metric collection tools

• Basic understanding of monitoring tools for test environment health

Security & Best Practices:

• Awareness of security standards in testing such as OWASP guidelines

Experience Requirements

• 3 years of hands-on experience developing and executing automated tests in enterprise or web applications

• Proven expertise in Python-based automation frameworks and scripting languages

• Experience testing APIs UI and back-end components in fast-paced delivery cycles

• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD pipelines in agile environments

• Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams supporting continuous testing and integration

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop review and improve automated test scripts for various application components

• Execute automated test suites across different environments analyze results and report defects

• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts optimizing for reliability and speed

• Collaborate with developers and product owners on test coverage and validation requirements

• Maintain test data environments and configuration settings for consistent testing

• Support CI/CD integration to enable automatic testing workflows in release pipelines

• Participate in Agile ceremoniesplanning stand-ups demosand contribute to continuous quality improvement

• Document test cases results and best practices for the team and audits

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 3 years of experience in automation testing with Python and relevant frameworks

• Demonstrated success in testing APIs UI components and backend systems in enterprise environments

• Certifications in testing or automation tools (e.g. ISTQB Certified Agile Tester) are a plus

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for automation challenges

• Clear and effective communication skills with diverse teams and stakeholders

• Ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage multiple projects

• Continuous learner with a proactive approach to adopting best practices and new tools

• Focused on delivering high-quality scalable and maintainable automation solutions

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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