Quality Assurance Engineer

We are

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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the quality and performance of our software applications.

Additional Information* 

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Jersey City, NJ is $85k – $95k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools.

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand application requirements and develop test plans.

• Perform functional, regression, performance, and load testing of software applications.

• Maintain and enhance existing automation test suites to ensure maximum coverage and efficiency.

• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues.

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, test results, and testing procedures.

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.

• Continuously improve testing processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in QA automation.

Requirements:

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG) and automation tools (e.g., Cypress, Appium).

• Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.

• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Understanding of Agile methodologies and software development life cycle (SDLC).

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience in API testing and tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) is a plus.

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments and technologies.

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 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

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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