Quality Assurance Automation Engineer [Payments/ Credit Card domain]

We are

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 14,500 , and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge:

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in API automation and extensive experience in the credit card domain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our Business Credit Card model through automated testing, collaborating closely with our offshore team to execute API tests effectively.

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 $100k-$110k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for API testing in the Business Credit Card model.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into comprehensive test cases.
• Coordinate with the offshore team to ensure seamless execution of automated tests and timely reporting of results.
• Identify, document, and track defects through the testing lifecycle, ensuring that issues are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects and work with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices and automation frameworks.
• Maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to QA automation and API testing.

Requirements:

You are:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in QA automation, with a focus on API testing.
• Strong experience in the credit card domain, particularly with Business Credit Card models.
• Proficiency in automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Postman, JUnit, TestNG).
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript for test script development.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related testing tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is preferred.

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 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.

SYNECHRON 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 Synclusive 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.