QA Engineer (Java, Selenium WebDriver and API Testing)

Job Summary

As a QA Engineer at Synechron, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. Your role is integral in the software development lifecycle, focusing on both functional and API testing to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives. This position contributes directly to enhancing customer satisfaction and optimizing product performance through rigorous testing methodologies.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Java
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Cucumber
  • BDD
  • Maven
  • Git
  • MySQL

• Preferred:

  • Experience with cloud-based testing platforms
  • Familiarity with additional testing frameworks

Overall Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional and API testing to ensure software meets business requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software testing to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: Java
  • Preferred: Additional scripting languages

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Essential: MySQL

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Essential: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, BDD

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  • Essential: Maven, Git
  • Preferred: Experience with CI/CD tools

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation testing.
• Proven track record in functional and API testing.
• Experience in the financial services industry preferred but not required.
• Alternative pathways: Demonstrated success in similar QA roles across various industries.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, execute, and maintain automated test cases.
• Engage in daily stand-up meetings and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present test reports and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving testing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development in QA methodologies.

Professional Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and lead testing initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management and reporting.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and testing strategies.
• Proactive innovation mindset to continually improve testing processes.
• Effective time and priority management to meet testing deadlines.

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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