QA Automation Engineer – Selenium, API Testing & CICD in Enterprise Applications

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer to oversee the design development and execution of automated testing frameworks supporting enterprise software applications. This role involves leading quality assurance initiatives guiding a team of automation testers and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality reliable and secure solutions. Your contributions will facilitate continuous delivery reduce manual testing efforts and uphold industry best practices in automation and quality standards.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Selenium TestNG Maven Jenkins and JIRA (8 years)

• Strong programming skills in Java (version 8) with experience in writing reusable automation scripts

• Proven experience leading automation frameworks supporting functional regression and API testing

• Experience with test planning test case design and defect tracking

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline integrations supporting automation (Jenkins GitHub Actions etc.)

• Strong understanding of test automation best practices framework maintenance and test reporting

Preferred:

• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or Gherkin

• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner

• Exposure to cloud environment testing support (AWS Azure GCP)

• Test data management and automation of data validation processes

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the design development and ongoing enhancement of test automation frameworks supporting enterprise applications

• Develop maintain and execute automated test scripts for functional regression and API validation

• Lead the bug triage process ensure defect closure and improve test coverage to catch regressions early

• Collaborate with development QA and business teams to define testing scope and strategies

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

• Drive process improvements to automate manual testing efforts and optimize automation frameworks

• Lead reviews of test scripts and frameworks to ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards

• Monitor test execution metrics generate reports and analyze results to inform quality improvements

• Mentor junior team members on automation best practices and facilitate skill development

Technical Skills (By Category)

Languages & Frameworks (Essential):

• Java (version 8) with expertise in creating automated scripts

• TestNG Cucumber (preferred) JUnit or similar frameworks

• Selenium WebDriver for UI automation

Tools & CI/CD:

• Maven Jenkins GitHub Actions or equivalent support for automation pipelines

Test & Performance Tools:

• JMeter LoadRunner or similar for performance testing

• Test management tools such as JIRA Zephyr (preferred)

Databases & Data Validation:

• SQL proficiency: MySQL PostgreSQL or SQL Server for data validation and database testing

Cloud & Automation (Preferred):

• Knowledge of cloud environment testing and deployment support on AWS Azure or GCP

Experience Requirements

• 8 years of experience in test automation supporting enterprise applications

• Demonstrated success leading or supporting automation frameworks for functional regression and API testing

• Experience automating tests within CI/CD pipelines supporting agile delivery models

• Proven ability to guide technical teams and implement automation best practices

• Industry experience in finance banking or regulated environments is advantageous but not mandatory

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and enhance automation scripts supporting enterprise applications

• Execute automated test suites and analyze results for quality and stability

• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts and frameworks for reliability and performance

• Collaborate with developers QA and business stakeholders on testing scope and data management

• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines for seamless application delivery

• Monitor automation health generate test metrics and optimize workflows

• Lead defect management bug review and test case reviews

• Document automation frameworks scripts and defect resolutions

• Mentor junior members promote test automation standards and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field

• 8 years of experience in test automation including API UI and regression testing

• Certifications such as ISTQB Certified Agile Tester or related automation certifications are a plus

• Proven success in leading automation efforts in enterprise settings supporting continuous integration and delivery

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for automation issues

• Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement and team collaboration

• Leadership qualities to mentor juniors and enforce best practices

• Adaptability to evolving tools frameworks and industry standards

• Focus on delivering high-quality scalable and reliable automation solutions

• Continuous learner committed to process improvement and testing excellence

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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