QA Automation Engineer (Selenium and Agile Methodologies)

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Sr Associate QA Automation professional to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in developing and executing automated testing strategies to ensure the highest quality standards for our technological products and solutions. The Sr Associate QA Automation will contribute significantly to our business objectives by enhancing product reliability and performance through comprehensive testing processes.

Software Requirements

• Required Software Skills:

  • Selenium: Proficient in automated testing frameworks.
  • TestNG and Maven: Experience in building and managing test projects.
  • Jenkins: Strong understanding of CI/CD processes.
  • JIRA: Experience in issue tracking and project management.
  • Agile Methodologies: Proficient in agile practices and principles.

• Preferred Software Skills:

  • Experience with test data management tools.
  • Familiarity with Rally for continuous integration and testing capabilities.

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and execution artifacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish a deep understanding of products and technology assets to ensure optimal test coverage.
• Create, review, and implement test cases across different QA levels, including Systems Integration, Partner Integration, Regression, and Performance.
• Analyze requirements specifications for potential defects and ensure performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Monitor defect resolution, coordinating with engineers to prevent, report, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with engineers to enhance code quality through automated testing and contribute to improving observability.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: Java (for writing automated test cases).
  • Preferred: Experience with other scripting languages for test automation.

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Essential: Experience in database testing and analysis.

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Essential: Selenium, TestNG, Maven.

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  • Required: Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
  • Preferred: Experience with version control systems like GIT.

• Security Protocols:

  • Essential: Understanding of application security testing principles.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in technology with a focus on QA automation.
• Demonstrated experience in writing automated test cases and managing defects.
• Prior experience with Selenium and Java is essential.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Write, maintain, and execute automated test cases to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts efficiently.
• Review and provide feedback on test cases.
• Actively participate in agile sprint planning and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in QA automation and agile practices are preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry trends.

Professional Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and maintain attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and a willingness to learn.

S​YNECHRON’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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