At Synechron, we harness the power of digital transformation to drive business success. As a global consulting firm, we combine creativity with advanced technology to deliver innovative solutions across industries. Recognized with multiple employer awards, we are committed to building talented teams and creating a dynamic work environment.
We are hiring a Automation QA Engineer
Hybrid working model - Novi Sad or Belgrade office
Role Description:
We are seeking an Automation QA Engineer to join our engineering team supporting largescale financial systems. This role focuses on building high quality automated test solution that ensures performance, stability, and reliability across enterprise application used by a financial institution. You will work in a modern engineering environment, collaborate with crossfunctional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and automation standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and implement test strategies for new and existing features
Collaborate with product owners, developers, and QA teams to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites using Java and Playwright
Participate in code reviews, contribute to best practices, and improve automation architecture
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bamboo, GitHub Actions)
Ensure scalability and maintainability of automation frameworks
Execute functional, regression, integration, and exploratory tests
Identify, document, and track defects using tools like JIRA or similar
Validate fixes and perform root cause analysis
Conduct performance tests using tools like JMeter
Provide detailed test reports and metrics to stakeholders
Maintain clear documentation of test cases, scripts, and processes
Your profile:
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in test automation or software engineering roles
Strong knowledge of Java for automation scripting
Familiarity with API testing (Postman or similar tools)
Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (Git)
Ability to design comprehensive test cases and perform exploratory testing
Handson experience with Playwright, or equivalent browser automation frameworks (Cypress, Selenium)
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Skills that would be a plus:
Experience working with large-scale, low-latency systems in a trading environment
Electronic Trading workflows in Fixed Income
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber)
Understanding of fixed income markets and products
Experience with pub/sub architecture
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
What’s in it for you:
Compensation package based on experience and skills
Flexible hours and hybrid work options, allowing you to achieve a work-life balance that suits your needs
Private health insurance plan
Access to continuous training, accredited certifications, access to unlimited Udemy courses and a range of resources to help you grow professionally
Personalized leadership training program
FitPass membership to support your well-being and mental health support programs
Comprehensive Referral Rewards Program
For any additional information or questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Note: One of the prerequisites for this position is that the prospective candidate must possess a valid work permit for Serbia.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Please note that only those whose qualifications align closely with the position requirements will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.
All applications will be handled with confidentiality.
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.
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What We Do
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. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,700+, and has 48 offices in 19 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.
