Test (Automation) Manager/Engineer

Synechron; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in London is seeking a Test (Automation) Manager/Engineer to design and implement scalable test automation frameworks across multiple applications and technology stacks. The role is hybrid and open for full-time or contract engagement.

You will lead automation strategy, mentor QA engineers, and collaborate with development and product teams to drive quality through CI/CD, leveraging Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium and Git.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on test automation experience with proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, C#, Python, or similar)
• Strong expertise with modern test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to design and architect scalable automation solutions from the ground up
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests into continuous deployment workflows
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test strategy, and quality metrics
• Knowledge of API testing tools and techniques (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)
• Version control proficiency (Git) and familiarity with agile development practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues independently
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect test automation frameworks and strategies that scale across multiple applications and technology stacks
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test automation code, ensuring high code quality, reusability, and maintainability
• Build and execute automated test suites covering functional, integration, performance, and end-to-end scenarios
• Collaborate with development and product teams to define quality criteria, acceptance testing strategies, and automation roadmaps
• Evaluate and implement test automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to optimize testing efficiency and coverage
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and documentation for test automation across teams
• Mentor junior QA engineers on automation techniques, design patterns, and quality engineering principles
• Identify and troubleshoot test automation issues, including flaky tests, false positives, and performance bottlenecks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test coverage, execution time, and testing efficiency.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD pipelines

QA methodologies

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

Git

Job description

Job Role: Test (Automation) Manager/Engineer

Job Location: London, UK

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

Work Type: Hybrid / Open for full-time & Contract

About Company:

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 14,700+ and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and architect test automation frameworks and strategies that scale across multiple applications and technology stacks
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test automation code, ensuring high code quality, reusability, and maintainability
• Build and execute automated test suites covering functional, integration, performance, and end-to-end scenarios
• Collaborate with development and product teams to define quality criteria, acceptance testing strategies, and automation roadmaps
• Evaluate and implement test automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to optimize testing efficiency and coverage
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and documentation for test automation across teams
• Mentor junior QA engineers on automation techniques, design patterns, and quality engineering principles
• Identify and troubleshoot test automation issues, including flaky tests, false positives, and performance bottlenecks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test coverage, execution time, and testing efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on test automation experience with proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, C#, Python, or similar)
• Strong expertise with modern test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to design and architect scalable automation solutions from the ground up
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests into continuous deployment workflows
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test strategy, and quality metrics
• Knowledge of API testing tools and techniques (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)
• Version control proficiency (Git) and familiarity with agile development practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues independently
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.