Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

About

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 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge

We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for our enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation testing, a passion for quality assurance, and the ability to work closely with development teams to deliver defect‑free software.

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 Pittsburgh PA is $85k – $90k/year & benefits (see below).

Role

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with QA and development teams to define test strategies, plans, and cases.
• Execute automated tests and analyze test results to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Perform manual testing when necessary to support automation efforts.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, cases, and reports.
• Identify, record, and track defects using bug tracking tools like JIRA.
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality software by performing regression, performance, and load testing.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in automation testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in test automation for web applications, mobile apps, or APIs.
• Strong proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, TestComplete, Cypress, or similar frameworks.
• Programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools like JIRA, Quality Center, or TestRail.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of scripting, data‑driven testing, and test frameworks.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and Agile/Scrum processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

We Offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 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.

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.