Regression Tester with AI

Synechron; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Insurance plan

Hybrid work policy

RRSP with employer contribution

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a skilled Regression Tester to join our engineering and quality organization in a hybrid capacity. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable automation solutions using Python, Playwright, and Selenium across web, API, and integration tests.

Strong focus on AI or generative AI usage in testing workflows and agent-based approaches is valued. You will help advance automation standards, support CI/CD integrations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming experience.
• Experience designing automation frameworks.
• Hands-on with Playwright or Selenium.
• Familiarity with AI in testing workflows.
• Experience implementing AI agents or agent-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks in Python.
• Create automated test solutions for web, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and resolve defects with engineering teams.

Skills

Python

Test automation

AI integration

CI/CD

Agile

AI agents

Debugging

Experience with SDLC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Pytest

OpenAI

Job description

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 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a highly skilled Regression Tester to join our engineering and quality organization. This role is ideal for a senior individual contributor with strong experience in Python, automation engineering, test frameworks, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable automation solutions using frameworks such as Playwright and Selenium. In addition, the role requires practical experience applying artificial intelligence and generative AI technologies to engineering workflows, including agent implementation, prompt engineering, and hands‑on usage of platforms such as OpenAI and Claude.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks using Python.
• Build automated test solutions for web, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Develop and maintain automation using tools such as:
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Python-based testing frameworks and libraries
• Create reusable utilities, test components, libraries, and automation accelerators.
• Improve the reliability, maintainability, scalability, and execution speed of automated tests.
• Identify suitable opportunities to automate manual and repetitive engineering activities.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and work with engineering teams to resolve defects.
• Establish and promote automation engineering standards, coding practices, and quality processes.

Requirements:

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Significant professional experience in software quality engineering, test automation, software development, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands‑on programming experience with Python.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing automation frameworks.
• Practical experience with one or more of the following:
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Pytest or similar Python testing frameworks
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and automation engineering practices.
• Solid knowledge of the software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and continuous integration practices.
• Experience with UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end automation.
• Experience troubleshooting automation failures and performing root‑cause analysis.
• Practical experience with AI or generative AI implementation in engineering, testing, or business workflows.
• Experience implementing or contributing to AI agents or agent‑based solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with prompt engineering.
• Experience using AI platforms or APIs such as:
• OpenAI
• Ability to translate business or engineering problems into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.

Nice-to-have:

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience integrating automation frameworks with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Experience with REST APIs, API automation, JSON, and service virtualization.
• Knowledge of Git, branching strategies, code review practices, and DevOps workflows.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience developing internal engineering tools, automation accelerators, or reusable platforms.
• Experience with AI orchestration, tool calling, retrieval‑augmented generation, or workflow automation.
• Familiarity with AI safety, data privacy, security, and responsible AI practices.

We can offer you:

• A multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days)
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability
• Flexible hybrid policy to fit your schedule
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%
• A higher education certification policy
• 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 Centre of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• 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.