Senior Automation QA Engineer

Synechron; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

RRSP with employer contribution

On-demand Udemy access

Coaching opportunities

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Calgary is looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with robust expertise in Java and Selenium. Responsibilities include developing automated tests, executing manual tests, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure thorough test coverage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA automation and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The company offers a flexible hybrid work policy, comprehensive insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in QA automation and manual testing.
• Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Design and implement test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, and report defects.

Skills

Java

Selenium

TestNG

JUnit

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Travis CI

Selenium

Appium

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong Java & Selenium experience.

The Role

The Role

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar.
• Design and implement test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on requirements and specifications.
• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze test results, and report defects with detailed documentation.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and track software defects to ensure timely resolution.
• Continuously improve test automation processes, frameworks, and standards.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in test automation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in QA automation and manual testing.
• Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Travis CI.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with other automation tools or frameworks.
• Understanding of financial data and compliance regulations.
• Experience working in a production support environment.

We offer

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 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.
• 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 Center 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

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.