Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Synechron; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities to work abroad

Generous leave policies

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with strong Java, Selenium, and Karate API testing skills to advance our banking solutions. The role focuses on designing, building, and refining automated tests for web and API layers, and integrating them into CI/CD workflows in a banking context.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, JUnit/TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins, plus a collaborative mindset to partner with cross-functional teams across our FinLabs and CoE groups.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA automation.
• Proficiency in Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Hands-on Karate framework for API testing.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience with CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with JUnit, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Banking or financial services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Karate framework for web and API testing.
• Design, implement, and execute automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into test automation solutions.
• Perform API testing and validation using Karate framework, Postman, or similar tools.
• Identify, report, and track defects; work with developers for resolution.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Maintain and improve automation frameworks for robustness and scalability.
• Provide detailed test reports and documentation to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on trends in test automation and banking technologies.

Skills

Java

Selenium WebDriver

Karate framework

RESTful APIs testing

CI/CD

JUnit

TestNG

Maven

Jenkins

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Banking/financial services experience

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

JUnit

TestNG

Maven

Jenkins

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.

We are seeking a talented QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in Java, Selenium, Karate framework, and API testing to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure the quality and performance of our banking applications. Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly preferred.

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 Pittsburgh, PA is $85k - $95k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Karate framework for web and API testing.
• Design, implement, and execute automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into test automation solutions.
• Perform API testing and validation using Karate framework, Postman, or similar tools.
• Identify, report, and track defects using defect tracking tools; work closely with developers for issue resolution.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to facilitate continuous testing.
• Maintain and improve existing automation frameworks, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Provide detailed test reports and documentation to stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in test automation and banking technologies.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in QA automation, with proficiency in Java.
• Strong skills in Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Hands-on experience with Karate framework for API testing.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web services testing.
• Experience with test automation within a CI/CD environment.
• Familiarity with testing tools like JUnit, TestNG, Maven, Jenkins.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Banking or financial services industry experience is a strong plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of banking products, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with other automation tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with SQL and database testing.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 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.