What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Automation Engineer position at Synechron?
Role: QA Automation Engineer
Work Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Contact: Sachin.s@synechron.com
Our Challenge:
As a QA Automation Engineer, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to work on complex technical requirements. You will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Automation Testing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Python. Implement and maintain automation frameworks for web applications and APIs.
- ETL Testing: Perform ETL testing to ensure data integrity and accuracy across different systems. Write SQL queries to validate data transformations and data loading processes.
- API Automation: Develop automated tests for RESTful and SOAP APIs. Use tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or similar for API testing.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar. Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely test execution and reporting.
- Test Planning and Execution: Collaborate with product owners and developers to define testing requirements. Execute test cases and document results in a clear and concise manner.
- Bug Tracking and Reporting: Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA). Provide detailed reports on test results and defect status.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
Requirements:
You are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in QA Automation testing.
- Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver with strong knowledge of Java and Python.
- Experience with ETL testing and data validation.
- Strong SQL skills for database testing.
- Familiarity with API testing tools and frameworks.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
It would be great if you also had:
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter).
- Familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments.
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
- Maternity & Paternity leave plans
- 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
- Commuter benefits (varies by region)
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- 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.
- A flat and approachable organization
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
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.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
