QA Automation Engineer | Java, Playwright, Selenium, API Testing, CI/CD, Cross-Browser Automation

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer to lead the automation of testing processes across diverse web applications and APIs. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks using Playwright, Java, and JavaScript to ensure high-quality, reliable software releases. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, optimize testing strategies, and support continuous integration and delivery, thereby supporting our organizational goal of delivering dependable enterprise solutions.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Proficiency in Playwright for browser automation, with experience in developing scalable scripts (latest versions preferred)

  • Strong expertise in Java programming for automation test scripts and API validation

  • Skilled in JavaScript/TypeScript for front-end automation and integration testing

  • Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools

  • Knowledge of version control systems such as Git and source code management best practices

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket pipelines)

  • Experience in testing web applications across multiple browsers and devices

• Preferred:

  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes

  • Knowledge of security testing practices and tools

  • Experience supporting automation in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks leveraging Playwright, Java, and JavaScript/TypeScript

• Implement automation scripts for functional, regression, and API testing to support development cycles

• Collaborate with development, product, and QA teams to understand testing requirements and implement testing strategies

• Conduct code reviews, optimize existing test scripts, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, more reliable deployments

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve issues uncovered during test executions

• Maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, scripts, and defect reports

• Continuously evaluate emerging testing tools and frameworks, recommending process improvements

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:
  Required: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright scripting
  Preferred: Additional scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation tasks

• Test Automation Tools:
  Playwright, Postman, RestAssured, Selenium (plus) for cross-browser compatibility and API testing

• APIs & Data Validation:
  REST API validation, JSON schema validation, database verification (SQL, NoSQL)

• CI/CD & DevOps:
  Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes for build, test, and deployment automation

• Version Control & Collaboration:
  Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence

Experience Requirements

• 4+ years of experience supporting web application testing automation in enterprise environments

• Proven expertise in building, maintaining, and scaling automation frameworks using Playwright and Java/JavaScript

• Experience in API testing, cross-browser UI automation, and integrating automation into CI/CD workflows

• Familiarity with cloud environment testing support is a plus

• Industry experience in finance, retail, or enterprise applications is advantageous

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, update, and execute automated test cases for UI, functional, regression, and API testing

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to align testing strategies

• Conduct performance profiling, troubleshoot failures, and improve test coverage and stability

• Support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery

• Review and optimize test scripts for efficiency and reliability

• Document testing procedures, checkpoints, and defect logs

• Participate in daily scrum meetings, sprint planning, and review sessions

Qualifications

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

• 4+ years of experience supporting automation testing with Java, JavaScript, and Playwright

• Certifications in testing tools, automation frameworks, or DevOps practices are preferred

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable automation solutions in enterprise environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex test failures

• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting

• Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor junior team members

• Adaptability to evolving testing frameworks and project scopes

• Attention to detail and quality assurance best practices

• Time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet 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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