QA Automation Engineer – Selenium, TestNG & CICD for Enterprise Applications

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a qualified QA Automation Engineer to design develop and implement automated testing frameworks to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role involves creating and maintaining automated test cases for functional regression API and database testing to support ongoing software development and deployment cycles. You will collaborate closely with development and QA teams to promote best practices reduce manual efforts and improve overall system quality supporting the organizations strategic goal of delivering reliable and maintainable software products.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Expertise in Selenium TestNG Maven Jenkins and JIRA (minimum 5 years of experience)

• Strong programming skills in Java for automation scripting

• Experience in designing and implementing automated test cases and frameworks

• Knowledge of API testing techniques and tools (e.g. Postman RestAssured)

• Experience with database testing using SQL (MySQL Oracle or SQL Server)

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous integration pipelines

Preferred:

• Use of Cucumber or BDD frameworks for behavior-driven development

• Automation tools like UFT or QTP

• Experience with cloud-based testing environments and APIs (AWS or Azure)

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain automated test scripts and test frameworks for various applications

• Execute automated tests for functional regression API and database validation

• Identify document and track software defects and verify bug fixes

• Collaborate with developers product managers and QA teams to review requirements and improve testing strategies

• Conduct code reviews optimize test scripts for reusability and efficiency

• Support manual testing efforts when necessary and transition to automation where possible

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and deployment

• Monitor test execution analyze results and produce detailed reporting for stakeholders

• Promote and implement best practices for test automation quality assurance and process improvement

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Java (core for test automation)

Preferred:

• Additional scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python for automation enhancements

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Selenium WebDriver TestNG Maven Cucumber (BDD)

• API testing tools like Postman RestAssured

• Build tools: Jenkins GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tools

Databases & Data Management:

• SQL based: MySQL Oracle SQL Server

• Data validation and query writing for verification purposes

Development & Automation Tools:

• Version control: Git

• Automated build and test pipelines integrated within Jenkins or equivalent

• Test management tools: JIRA Zephyr or similar

Testing Methodologies & Best Practices:

• Automated functional testing regression testing API testing and database testing

• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices

Security & Quality Standards:

• Knowledge of application security testing practices and data privacy standards

Experience Requirements

• 5 years of practical experience in test automation and quality assurance roles

• Proven success in developing executing and maintaining automation frameworks for enterprise applications

• Experience working with Agile teams to streamline testing and release processes

• Domain experience in finance banking or regulated industries is a plus but not mandatory

• Strong troubleshooting analysis and defect management skills

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop update and maintain automated test scripts for new and existing features

• Execute automated test suites and analyze test results to identify issues

• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts resolving failures promptly

• Conduct test reviews optimize test scripts for maintainability and reusability

• Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing processes

• Collaborate with developers and QA to refine test cases and improve overall testing effectiveness

• Generate test reports defect logs and metrics for project stakeholders

• Participate in sprint planning and retrospective meetings to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain test documentation including test plans script repositories and test data management

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 5 years experience in test automation with proven knowledge of Selenium TestNG and Jenkins in enterprise environments

• Formal training or certifications in testing tools or frameworks preferred (e.g. ISTQB Certified Agile Tester)

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies testing lifecycle and automation best practices

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for identifying causes of failures

• Excellent communication skills capable of articulating technical issues effectively

• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to quality

• Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize effectively and deliver under tight deadlines

• Eagerness to learn new tools frameworks and industry best practices

• Focus on continuous process improvement and automation-driven quality enhancement

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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