Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer [Java, Selenium, Cucumber, Grafana experience]

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 an experienced QA Automation Engineer with over 8 years of experience to join our team in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in QA automation, with proven expertise in Selenium, Java, Cucumber, and Grafana, and will understand the specific challenges and requirements of testing in the banking domain. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and reliability of our financial applications through automated testing practices.

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 Tampa, FL is $95k-$105k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and Java, ensuring comprehensive test coverage for banking applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and development teams to gather requirements and establish effective testing strategies tailored to the banking industry.
• Implement and manage BDD frameworks using Cucumber to facilitate clear and actionable test scenarios that align with business requirements.
• Utilize Grafana for monitoring and visualizing testing metrics, performance data, and application health.
• Analyze test results, document defects, and track their resolution in alignment with banking compliance and regulatory standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance automation frameworks and methodologies.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development lifecycle and ensure rapid feedback.
• Stay updated on banking regulations, industry trends, and best practices in QA automation and software 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 strong focus on the financial or banking sector.
• Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver for automated web testing.
• Extensive experience programming in Java.
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber for developing BDD test scenarios.
• Familiarity with Grafana for monitoring, data visualization, and performance analysis.
• Experience with test management tools and version control systems (e.g., JIRA, Git).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with additional automation tools and frameworks (e.g., TestNG, JUnit).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter) and security testing practices relevant to banking applications.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices, particularly in a financial services context.
• Previous experience working directly with banking applications or financial systems.

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