Synechron is seeking a detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer who specializes in Playwright-based testing and Java. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for web applications, validating end-to-end functionality across UI, backend, data outputs, and integrations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with product, development, QA, and operations teams to drive testing strategy, ensure quality, enable efficient CI/CD, and support a fast-moving, data-driven enterprise environment.
Required Skills (Essential)
- Proficiency in Playwright for automated testing of web applications, using JavaScript/ TypeScript
- Strong experience with Java to support test automation integration and data-layer validations
- Solid experience in UI testing and functional testing across multi-component systems
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
- Familiarity with API testing (REST/ GraphQL) and validation approaches
- Proficiency in CI/CD integration of tests (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Bitbucket Pipelines)
- Strong SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
- Experience with test management/defect tracking tools (JIRA, HP ALM, or equivalents)
- Knowledge of SDLC/ Agile methodologies and participation in cross-functional ceremonies
- Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and basic data/test data management
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Cypress or other modern QA automation tools
- Knowledge of performance testing basics and related tooling
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Experience with data automation, test data generation, and data governance concepts
- Familiarity with multi-cloud testing environments
Overall Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Playwright-based automated test scripts and frameworks for web applications
- Define test strategies, test plans, data strategies, and execution governance for QA activities
- Validate UI, API, and end-to-end workflows, ensuring data integrity and correct integration across components
- Collaborate with product managers, developers, QA, and operations to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements
- Execute functional, regression, integration, SIT, and UAT testing; manage defects and retesting
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable releases
- Maintain and update test documentation, traceability matrices, and reports
- Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in automation and testing
- Stay current with testing tools and industry best practices; drive continuous improvement in QA capabilities
- Support environment readiness and testing in collaboration with release management
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on QA/ Automation experience with emphasis on Playwright-based testing
- Experience delivering automated tests for web applications in an Agile environment
- Familiarity with API testing and test data management
- Cross-functional collaboration with product, development, QA, and operations teams
- Banking/ regulated industry exposure is a plus but not mandatory
- Alternative pathways: strong portfolio of Playwright-based automation projects or relevant certifications
Day-to-Day Activities
- Create, maintain, and enhance Playwright-based test scripts and frameworks
- Plan and execute test activities; collaborate with stakeholders to ensure test coverage
- Run automated and manual tests; log and track defects; ensure timely retesting
- Contribute to test plans, test data strategies, and test environment requirements
- Participate in planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Document results, metrics, and best practices; share knowledge with the team
- Support release activities and post-release validation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on QA/ Automation experience with Playwright and Java
- Certifications in QA/ Automation or cloud platforms are advantageous
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for testing complex systems
- Clear communication and stakeholder management
- Leadership and teamwork with the ability to mentor peers
- Adaptability to evolving testing tools and project requirements
- Initiative and accountability for quality improvement
- Time management and prioritization in dynamic delivery contexts
Work Experience: 5 – 8 Years
Job Location: Bengaluru, India
About Synechron
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 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.
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