API Test Automation Engineer | Java, Selenium, AWS, CI/CD, REST/JSON, Cloud Infrastructure

Job Summary
Synechron seeks a Test Engineer to advance our software quality assurance initiatives. This role is key to designing and implementing automated testing frameworks with a focus on API automation using Java and Selenium. The Senior Test Engineer contributes to accelerating deployment through CI/CD integration and utilizes AWS cloud services for testing environments. By ensuring rigorous quality standards, this position supports Synechron’s business goal of delivering dependable software products that meet client and market needs.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Java (version 8 or later) with strong automation scripting experience

  • Selenium WebDriver for automation testing

  • CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI for pipeline management

  • AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, CloudFormation) for cloud-based test environments

  • Bug tracking tools such as Jira or Quality Center (QC)

• Preferred:

  • REST API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured)

  • Additional scripting languages like Python or JavaScript

  • Containerization tools (e.g., Docker)

  • Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform)

Overall Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks specifically for API testing

• Collaborate with product, development, and operations teams to define test strategies aligned with requirements

• Implement and manage continuous integration and delivery pipelines to optimize quality at all release stages

• Deploy and manage AWS-based testing infrastructure supporting scalable and reliable test execution

• Analyze test results and provide insights to improve software reliability and performance

• Mentor junior quality engineers in automation best practices and quality assurance methodologies

• Participate actively in Agile team ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives

• Continuously evaluate and optimize testing processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: Java

  • Preferred: Python, JavaScript

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Basic knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (Essential)

• Cloud Technologies:

  • AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFormation) – Essential

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Selenium WebDriver – Essential

  • RestAssured, Postman – Preferred

• Development Tools and Methodologies:

  • Jenkins, GitLab CI (CI/CD) – Essential

  • Agile/Scrum methodologies – Essential

• Security Protocols:

  • Awareness of secure coding and testing practices – Preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years in software quality assurance with a focus on automation testing

• Demonstrated experience in API automation frameworks and DevOps practices

• Proven expertise with cloud-based testing environments, preferably AWS

• Industry experience in finance, healthcare, or technology sectors is advantageous but not mandatory

• Candidates with equivalent hands-on automation engineering experience in related domains considered

Day-to-Day Activities

• Writing, reviewing, and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks

• Engaging in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers

• Monitoring and analyzing automated test executions and troubleshooting failures

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives related to test coverage and efficiency

• Exercising informed decision-making in automation strategy and infrastructure provisioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, AWS Certified Developer, or equivalent are a plus

• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in testing and cloud technologies

Professional Competencies

• Strong critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills

• Leadership capabilities with a focus on mentorship and collaborative teamwork

• Effective communication skills to manage stakeholders and technical teams

• Adaptability to evolving technologies, tools, and project priorities

• Innovative approach to improving software testing methodologies

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills

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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