Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. The role involves designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's strategic objectives by enhancing testing efficiency, increasing test coverage, and reducing time-to-market through innovative automation practices. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and support continuous improvement initiatives across development and QA functions.
Software Requirements
- Required: JavaScript, TypeScript, Selenium, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, JIRA
- Preferred: WebdriverIO, Playwright, API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured)
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is essential
- Experience with API testing and database testing will be advantageous
Overall Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts aligned with project requirements
- Execute functional, regression, and API tests to validate software quality
- Identify, document, and track software defects using standard tracking tools
- Collaborate with development and QA teams to optimize testing processes and ensure timely project delivery
- Provide input on test planning, test case design, and test strategy improvements
- Participate actively in agile sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to support continuous testing improvements
Technical Skills (By Category)
- Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript (Required); additional languages are a plus
- Testing Frameworks and Libraries: Selenium, WebdriverIO, Playwright, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins (Required)
- API Testing and Data Management: Experience with Postman, REST Assured, understanding of API validation, and database testing
- Frontend Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Backend/Database Technologies: APIs, SQL databases
- DevOps and CI/CD: Understanding of pipelines, version control, and automation tools
- Security Protocols: Not specifically required for this role
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in automation testing roles, with at least 3 years focused on Selenium and Java-based automation
- Proven track record of developing and executing automation frameworks in complex environments
- Experience working within Agile development teams
- Alternative pathways include extensive hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks, even if not within traditional employment settings
Day-to-Day Activities
- Create, review, and refine automated test cases and scripts regularly
- Troubleshoot and debug test automation scripts to improve stability and reliability
- Collaborate in sprint planning to align testing activities with development progress
- Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and quality assurance discussions
- Provide feedback on test automation strategies and best practices to enhance test effectiveness
- Report on testing status, defects, and quality metrics to stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered
- Professional certifications in automation or related fields are preferred but not mandatory
- Commitment to continuous learning of emerging testing tools and methodologies
Professional Competencies
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving ability
- Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills
- Adaptability to evolving project requirements and technologies
- A solution-oriented mindset with proactive initiative-taking
- Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
SYNECHRON’S 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 applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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