QA Automation Engineer | Selenium, TestNG, CICD, Scripting Languages

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled QC Automation Engineer responsible for supporting quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle. This role involves designing implementing and maintaining automated test suites performing root cause analysis and ensuring adherence to project standards and best practices. The ideal candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality reliable software products that meet business and technical requirements by leveraging automation tools and techniques.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium Appium or TestNG.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java Python or JavaScript for creating automation scripts.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA ALM or similar systems.
• Experience in developing and executing regression functional and integration tests within Agile projects.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins GitHub Actions or TeamCity.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) quality standards and best practices for testing.

Preferred:

• Experience with API testing tools like Postman RestAssured or SoapUI.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter.
• Familiarity with security testing and compliance standards such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional regression and integration testing.
• Create comprehensive test plans and test cases based on requirement specifications.
• Execute automated and manual test cases; log and track defects; ensure resolution and closure.
• Analyze defect root causes and recommend process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with QA development and product teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Maintain traceability of testing activities and document test results defects and quality metrics.
• Advocate for automation best practices and continuous improvement of testing processes.

Performance outcomes:
Timely accurate and comprehensive testing coverage leading to high-quality software releases and minimized post-deployment issues.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: Java Python or JavaScript for scripting and automation
• Preferred: Ruby or Groovy for specific test frameworks

Testing Frameworks & Tools:

• Essential: Selenium TestNG JUnit Appium
• Preferred: Postman RestAssured SoapUI JMeter

Version Control & CI/CD:

• Essential: Git Jenkins TeamCity GitHub Actions
• Preferred: Docker Kubernetes Bamboo

Test Management & Reporting:

• Knowledge of managing test cases defect tracking and reporting tools

Security & Compliance:

• Basic understanding of testing security vulnerabilities and compliance requirements

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years supporting QA automation for enterprise applications.
• Proven experience developing executing and maintaining automated test suites.
• Experience working in Agile environments with integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated success in defect management root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Industry experience in finance healthcare or enterprise sectors preferred; relevant large-scale projects are acceptable.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop maintain and enhance automation scripts for UI API and regression testing.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to create comprehensive testing strategies.
• Execute automated test cases analyze results and document defects and issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for failed tests and suggest improvements.
• Support continuous integration pipelines to facilitate rapid deployment cycles.
• Monitor application health troubleshoot test failures and optimize test execution performance.
• Participate in daily stand-ups planning sessions and sprint reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• 8 years of experience supporting automation testing in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Selenium TestNG JMeter or equivalent tools.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Java Python or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and test management tools.
• Relevant certifications in automation tools testing methodologies or QA frameworks are a plus.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying root causes of test failures.
• Leadership qualities to guide junior team members and promote best practices.
• Effective communication skills to report defects analyze issues and collaborate across teams.
• Adaptability to new tools environments and evolving project requirements.
• Ownership mentality to ensure thorough testing and high software quality.
• Time management skills for balancing multiple testing tasks and deadlines.

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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