Software Engineer in Test

Synechron; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

Paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Retirement savings plans

Extensive training opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Alpharetta is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET). The ideal candidate will design and maintain automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Playwright, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex applications. With over 8 years of experience required, this role offers a competitive benefits package, flexible workplace arrangements, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects at top-tier financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer.
• Strong programming skills in Java with hands-on experience.
• Expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for UI test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Playwright.
• Create scalable automated test suites for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to define test strategies.

Skills

Java

Selenium

Playwright

SQL

API testing tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Agile/Scrum methodologies

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 Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong experience in Java, Selenium, Playwright, and SQL to join our quality engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing robust automation frameworks, driving test strategy, and ensuring high-quality delivery across complex applications.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, and Playwright.
• Create scalable, maintainable, and reusable automated test suites for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of issues, identify root causes, and recommend improvements.
• Implement CI/CD-driven automated testing pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Write complex SQL queries for data validation, test data preparation, and backend verification.
• Drive best practices in automation, coding standards, and test coverage across the team.

Required Skills & Experience

• 08+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer.
• Strong programming skills in Java with hands-on experience in object-oriented design, debugging, and automation.
• Expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for UI test automation.
• Strong understanding of API testing tools (RestAssured, Postman, etc.).
• Solid experience with SQL for database validation (joins, views, stored procedures, complex queries).
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and end-to-end testing lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.