QA /SDET

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global offices

Training & Udemy access

Mentoring programs

Paid time off & leave

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a QA Engineer / SDET to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. You will design and implement robust test automation across web, API, and backend systems, collaborating with DevOps, product, and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes Playwright/Selenium, API testing, CI/CD integration, and cloud-native testing within a banking/fintech context. The position offers work in a global technology-driven environment with exposure to FinLabs

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of Quality Engineering and Test Automation experience.
• Design and develop test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Experience testing modern web apps built with React.js, Angular, or similar front-end frameworks.
• Strong API testing experience using Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI, or similar tools.
• Experience validating RESTful APIs, Microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other databases.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Harness).
• Experience using ALM Octane, Jira, Zephyr, or Xray for test management.
• Strong understanding of Unit/Integration/Regression/Functional/E2E testing.
• Performance testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, defect management, and communication skills.
• Banking and Financial Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, API, and backend apps.
• Create automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or other tools.
• Develop and execute API automation suites to validate service functionality.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed quality in the SDLC.
• Review requirements and create comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Build automation solutions integrated with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, E2E, and system testing across apps.
• Validate performance, scalability, and reliability via performance/load testing.
• Analyze defects, identify root causes, and drive issue resolution.
• Create and maintain test cases and execution reports in ALM Octane or similar.
• Implement database validation using SQL and NoSQL.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Support SIT, UAT, production deployments, and post-release validation.
• Develop reusable testing utilities and tooling to improve coverage.
• Review automation scripts and enforce QA best practices.
• Drive shift-left testing and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with DevOps to optimize testing in cloud/container environments.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Test Automation

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

API Testing

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Jira/ALM Octane/Xray

Agile/Scrum

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker/Kubernetes

Tools

Postman

Rest Assured

SoapUI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Harness

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 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

As a QA Engineer / Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), your challenge is to ensure the quality, reliability, scalability, and performance of enterprise applications through robust test automation and quality engineering practices. You will collaborate with developers, product owners, business analysts, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to design and implement comprehensive testing strategies across web applications, APIs, databases, and cloud environments. Leveraging expertise in Test Automation, API Testing, Selenium, Playwright, Java/.NET, CI/CD, Performance Testing, and Agile Methodologies, you will help deliver high-quality software solutions while driving continuous improvement in test processes and automation frameworks.

Additional Information

*The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $85k - $95k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Minimum 7+ years of Quality Engineering and Test Automation experience with strong hands-on SDET expertise.
• Strong experience in designing and developing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation tools.
• Experience testing modern web applications built using React.js, Angular, or other front-end frameworks.
• Strong experience in API Testing using Postman, Rest Assured, SoapUI, or similar tools.
• Experience validating RESTful APIs, Microservices, and Event-Driven Architectures.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other databases.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Harness.
• Experience using test management tools such as ALM Octane, Jira, Zephyr, or Xray.
• Strong understanding of Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, and End-to-End Testing.
• Experience with Performance Testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, defect management, and communication skills.
• Banking and Financial Services experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, API, and backend applications.
• Create automated test scripts using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or other test automation tools.
• Develop and execute API automation suites to validate service functionality, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Review business and technical requirements and create comprehensive test strategies and test plans.
• Build automation solutions integrated with CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, and system testing across multiple applications.
• Validate application performance, scalability, and reliability through performance and load testing activities.
• Analyze defects, identify root causes, and work with development teams to drive issue resolution.
• Create and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test execution reports within ALM Octane or other test management platforms.
• Implement database validation and backend testing using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Monitor test execution results and quality metrics and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Support SIT, UAT, production deployments, and post-release validation activities.
• Develop reusable utilities and testing tools that improve productivity and test coverage.
• Perform code reviews of automation scripts and enforce quality engineering best practices.
• Drive shift-left testing initiatives and support continuous quality improvement programs.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize testing processes within cloud and containerized environments.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Playwright Automation Framework.
• Experience testing Microservices and Cloud-Native Applications.
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow.
• Experience with Service Virtualization and Mocking frameworks.
• Exposure to AI-powered testing tools and intelligent automation platforms.
• ISTQB, Certified Agile Tester, or equivalent QA certifications are a plus.
• Strong experience in Banking, Financial Services, Wealth Management, or Capital Markets domains.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• 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 flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

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.