Automation Test Engineer – Selenium, Java & API Testing
Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an Automation Test Engineer - Selenium and Java with 5+ years of experience in software automation testing and quality assurance. The role is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and executing automated test solutions that support reliable software delivery.
The position contributes to business objectives by improving test coverage, identifying defects early, supporting efficient regression testing, and helping development and QA teams deliver high-quality software within Agile delivery cycles.
Software Requirements
Required
Selenium: Proficiency in developing, maintaining, and executing browser-based automated test scripts.
Java: Strong experience writing clean, reusable, and maintainable automation code.
TestNG: Experience creating and executing automated test suites and test cases.
Maven: Experience managing automation project builds and dependencies.
Jenkins: Experience executing or supporting automated test pipelines.
JIRA: Experience logging, tracking, prioritizing, and monitoring software defects and testing activities.
API testing: Practical experience designing and executing API tests.
Database testing: Experience validating data, database responses, and application-to-database functionality.
Agile methodologies: Knowledge of Agile and Scrum practices, including participation in sprint planning and retrospectives.
Preferred
Experience working with established Selenium and Java automation frameworks.
Exposure to continuous integration and automated test execution practices.
Experience supporting functional, regression, and end-to-end testing within Agile software delivery teams.
Experience working with testing tools and frameworks in addition to the required tools is beneficial where relevant to project needs.
Overall Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium and Java.
Create and maintain reusable automation components, test utilities, and test suites using TestNG and Maven.
Perform functional and regression testing to verify that software meets defined requirements.
Conduct API testing and database testing as part of comprehensive quality validation.
Execute automated tests through appropriate environments and support test execution using Jenkins.
Identify, document, track, and follow up on software defects using JIRA.
Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts, test failures, and environment-related issues.
Review test cases and provide feedback on test coverage, clarity, traceability, and maintainability.
Collaborate with development and QA teams to clarify requirements, resolve defects, and support timely delivery of high-quality software.
Participate in Agile and Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
Apply software testing and quality assurance methodologies consistently across assigned work.
Contribute to improved test coverage, repeatable testing practices, faster defect identification, and reliable release outcomes.
Support sustainable testing practices by developing reusable automation assets, reducing avoidable manual repetition, and optimizing test execution where appropriate.
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages
Essential
Strong experience with Java for software test automation.
Ability to write clean, reusable, structured, and maintainable code.
Ability to troubleshoot and debug automation scripts.
Preferred
Experience applying object-oriented programming principles to test automation frameworks.
Experience developing reusable utilities, libraries, or framework components.
Databases/Data Management
Essential
Experience with database testing.
Ability to validate application data, database responses, data integrity, and expected results.
Ability to identify inconsistencies between application behavior and underlying database data.
Preferred
Experience writing queries to support database validation and test investigation.
Exposure to data-driven testing practices.
Cloud Technologies
Essential
Ability to execute and support automated testing in the environments used by the assigned project.
Preferred
Exposure to cloud-based test environments or test execution platforms.
Experience supporting automated tests in distributed application environments.
Frameworks and Libraries
Essential
Selenium for web application automation.
TestNG for test organization, execution, and reporting.
Maven for project build and dependency management.
Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Java.
Preferred
Experience enhancing existing automation frameworks.
Exposure to reusable test libraries, parameterized testing, data-driven testing, or parallel test execution.
Development Tools and Methodologies
Essential
Jenkins for automated test execution or continuous integration support.
JIRA for defect tracking and testing-related work management.
Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Experience with functional and regression testing.
Experience with API testing and database testing.
Understanding of software testing and quality assurance methodologies.
Preferred
Experience integrating automated test suites into build or deployment pipelines.
Exposure to test reporting, test execution metrics, and automation-maintenance practices.
Experience participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
Security Protocols
Essential
Follow project-defined access, data handling, and testing controls when working with application, API, and database test environments.
Preferred
Awareness of security considerations in API and database testing.
Exposure to validating authentication, authorization, or access-control behavior during testing.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in automation testing or a related software quality assurance role.
Prior hands-on experience with Selenium and Java.
Experience designing, writing, maintaining, and executing automated test cases.
Experience performing functional and regression testing.
Experience troubleshooting and debugging automation scripts.
Experience with API testing and database testing.
Experience using TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, and JIRA in software delivery projects.
Experience working with development and QA teams in Agile or Scrum environments.
Industry experience in software engineering, enterprise applications, financial services, or other technology-driven environments is preferred where relevant to the assigned project.
Candidates may also qualify through equivalent practical experience demonstrating successful delivery of Selenium and Java automation solutions, even where their job title or career path differs from the stated role.
Day-to-Day Activities
Write, maintain, and execute automated test cases using Selenium, Java, TestNG, and Maven.
Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts, analyze test failures, and collaborate with development and QA teams to resolve issues.
Review test cases, provide feedback on coverage and quality, and participate in Agile sprint planning and retrospectives.
Deliver reliable test results, defect records, and automation updates while making decisions within assigned testing scope and escalating risks or blockers appropriately.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; equivalent practical experience in software testing or quality assurance may be considered.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in automation testing, including prior experience with Selenium and Java.
Practical experience with TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, JIRA, API testing, database testing, and Agile delivery practices.
No certification is specified as mandatory; relevant software testing, automation, Agile, or tool-specific certifications are preferred where applicable.
Complete role-relevant training and maintain continuous professional development in automation frameworks, testing practices, API validation, database testing, and Agile methodologies.
Professional Competencies
Apply critical thinking, structured analysis, and root-cause investigation to identify and resolve automation and software quality issues.
Collaborate effectively with development and QA teams to coordinate testing activities, resolve defects, and support delivery objectives.
Communicate test results, risks, defects, dependencies, and recommendations clearly to technical and project stakeholders.
Adapt to changing requirements, application technologies, testing environments, and Agile delivery priorities.
Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, reuse automation assets, reduce repetitive effort, and strengthen testing efficiency.
Manage testing activities, defect priorities, sprint commitments, and competing tasks with attention to detail and timely escalation.
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