QA Software Test Automation Engineer

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the quality and performance of our software applications. Works with project teams to ensure standard quality practices/processes are followed.
• Conducts end-to-end testing on applications and technology, to ensure that business, technical, functional requirements are being met.
• Designs and Executes test scripts based upon test strategy/plans in an effort to identify defects prior to production.
• Define and lead test strategy, planning, and QA best practices.
• Drive test automation across UI, API, and integration layers.
• Collaborate with PO, BA, Tech Lead, and team members during Agile ceremonies.
• Ensure effective test coverage, quality gates, and defect management.
• Communicate quality status, risks, and dependencies clearly. Quick learner, self-starter, critical thinker and team player who requires minimal supervision to excel in a dynamic environment
• Deep understanding of the software development and QA life cycle processes (including test planning, test case design, automation, execution, defect tracking and reporting)
• Years of QA manual and regression testing
• Java development and object oriented design experience building solutions for UI, services and databases automation
• Experience with Selenium writing, executing and debugging automation scripts
• Experience with SQL and backend application testing of Oracle and Cassandra
• Prior experience implementing process improvements in support of testing or software development such as risk based testing
• Expertise in designing, writing, maintaining, executing and debugging Java automation tests running on top of Selenium
• Solid understanding of Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies Domain knowledge in banking and financial applications
• Exposure to Authentication and Identity technologies
• Capable proficiency with Splunk tool for issue analysis
• Exposure to mobile testing preferably with Mobile Labs
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays). ~ A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region). ~ Retirement savings plans. ~ A higher education certification policy. ~ Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development. ~ Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups. ~ Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms. ~ 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.