Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with 5-7 years of proven expertise in automation testing within the banking and financial services domain. This role involves developing and maintaining automation frameworks, executing comprehensive test scripts, and ensuring the quality, security, and regulatory compliance of banking applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing efficiency, support continuous integration and delivery pipelines, and deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions that support strategic business initiatives.

Software Requirements

Required:

Automation tools: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, Cypress, or Playwright (latest versions)
Programming languages: Java, Python, or JavaScript (strong proficiency)
API testing tools: Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI
Databases: SQL-based systems such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps
Version control: Git (GitHub, Bitbucket, or GitLab)

Preferred:

Cloud-based testing frameworks (AWS Device Farm, Azure DevOps)
Automated performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling)
Containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)

Overall Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks for functional, regression, and API testing of banking applications.
Write, execute, and troubleshoot automated test scripts to ensure high test coverage and reliability.
Conduct API testing and validate backend transaction integrity and data consistency.
Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid releases.
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and product owners to define test scenarios based on requirements.
Track, document, and manage defects with detailed reports, facilitating quick resolution.
Contribute to performance and load testing initiatives, analyzing system responsiveness under stress conditions.
Provide detailed test coverage reports and participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test automation practices.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

Required: Java (TestNG, Selenium), Python, JavaScript
Preferred: Additional scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) for automation and deployment tasks

Databases/Data Management:

Required: SQL query writing and execution (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Preferred: Data validation in enterprise banking systems and transaction reconciliation

Cloud Technologies:

Preferred: Experience deploying and managing automation in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP

Frameworks and Libraries:

Required: Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, Cypress, Playwright
Preferred: API testing frameworks (RestAssured), BDD frameworks (Cucumber)

Development Tools and Methodologies:

Required: Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes
Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban processes for iterative development and testing

Security and Compliance:

Understanding of security best practices, particularly related to banking standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.

Experience Requirements

5-7 years of experience in automation testing, with substantial exposure to banking or financial applications.
Proven capability to develop and maintain automation frameworks, APIs, and database validation scripts.
Experience integrating testing workflows within CI/CD pipelines in a fast-paced environment.
Industry experience in core banking, digital banking, payments, or lending systems strongly preferred.
Alternative: Extensive automation skills in relevant enterprise domains with demonstrated successful project delivery.

Day-to-Day Activities

Develop, sustain, and improve automation frameworks, scripts, and test cases.
Conduct API testing and data validation activities for banking systems.
Collaborate with development, business, and QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Troubleshoot automation failures, troubleshoot functional and performance issues, and optimize scripts.
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to align testing efforts with project goals.
Review test results, document defects, and track resolutions for timely delivery.
Bring innovation to testing practices by evaluating new tools and automation methods.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Certified test automation professional or relevant certifications (ISTQB, CCBA, etc.) preferred.
Demonstrated experience with automation testing within the banking or financial services realm.
Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement in QA practices.

Professional Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues.
Leadership qualities to mentor junior team members and foster collaboration.
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and detailed reporting.
Flexibility and adaptability to evolving technology standards and project needs.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in defect tracking and test documentation.
Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple testing projects efficiently.

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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