QA Automation Engineer | Java, Selenium, API Testing, CICD, Test Frameworks

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly competent QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Java Selenium and API testing to support quality assurance processes for enterprise applications. This role involves designing developing and maintaining automation scripts for functional regression and API testing to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with development and QA teams to streamline testing activities improve test coverage and support continuous integration and delivery practices contributing to operational excellence and rapid deployment cycles.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Strong proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with Java (latest stable version) including experience with TestNG and JUnit for test execution

  • Knowledge of build tools such as Maven for dependency management and project configuration

  • Experience with Jenkins for continuous integration and automation of test pipelines

  • Proficiency in JIRA for test case management and defect tracking

  • Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured including validation of RESTful APIs

  • Familiarity with database verification (SQL) and data validation techniques for test data management

• Preferred:

  • Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber for behavior-driven testing

  • Knowledge of cloud-based testing tools or environments (Azure GCP)

  • Experience with containerization for test environments (Docker)

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop maintain and execute automated test cases for functional regression and API testing.

• Collaborate with development QA and product teams to understand testing requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

• Identify document and track defects; work closely with developers to facilitate timely resolution.

• Perform code reviews of automated test scripts and improve test strategies based on project needs.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid delivery and regression testing.

• Monitor test results analyze failures and recommend process improvements to increase test efficiency and reliability.

• Support manual testing activities when necessary especially for exploratory and usability testing.

• Ensure adherence to testing standards best practices and security policies.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:
  Required: Java for writing automation scripts
  Preferred: Basic scripting knowledge (Groovy Python) for advanced automation tasks

• Test Automation Frameworks & Tools:
  Selenium WebDriver TestNG JUnit Cucumber (preferred) REST Assured

• API & Data Validation:
  REST API testing database verification (SQL queries)

• Build & CI/CD Tools:
  Maven Jenkins Git Bitbucket or Azure DevOps for building version control and pipeline automation

• Databases & Data Management:
  SQL Server Oracle MySQL for test data validation

• Cloud & Containers:
  Basic understanding of cloud environments (Azure GCP) and containerization (Docker) (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in QA automation with a focus on Java and Selenium-based framework development

• Proven experience supporting end-to-end automation for large enterprise applications

• Experience with API testing and validation in complex environments

• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment pipelines in an agile setting

• Industry experience in finance banking or enterprise IT projects is preferred

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop execute and maintain automation scripts for functional regression and API testing

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support fast release cycles

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams on test planning reviews and defect management

• Troubleshoot failed tests analyze root causes and optimize test scripts for performance and reliability

• Conduct exploratory testing and review manual testing results for coverage gaps

• Document testing procedures scripts and defect reports for transparency and future maintenance

• Participate actively in daily scrum meetings sprint planning and retrospectives

Qualifications

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

• 4 years of experience in QA automation particularly with Java and Selenium

• Certifications like ISTQB Selenium Certification or related are advantageous

• Proven ability to support automation initiatives supporting continuous delivery models

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex test failures

• Effective communication skills for engaging with technical and non-technical teams

• Collaboration and teamwork capability for working within cross-disciplinary groups

• Adaptability to evolving tools frameworks and project requirements

• Detail-oriented approach to ensure comprehensive test coverage and quality standards

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in fast-paced environments

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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