QA Automation Engineer - API Testing

Location: Bangalore
 

Overall Responsibilities:

• Leadership:Lead and manage the quality control automation team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects.
• Development:Develop, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks, processes, and tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Collaboration:Collaborate with development teams to identify, isolate, and track defects, continuously improving testing processes.
• Mentorship:Mentor and guide team members to develop their technical and professional skills.

Software Requirements:

• Proficiency in automation testing, including creating and executing test cases and test scripts.
• Excellent knowledge of automation testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, and TestNG.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology and the software development life cycle.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery processes.

Category-wise Technical Skills:

Automation Testing:

• Expertise in developing and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Appium, and TestNG.
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and best practices.

Programming:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or other relevant languages.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for test automation.

Software Development:

• Understanding of Agile development methodology and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes.

API Testing:

• Strong experience in API testing, including the use of tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
• Ability to design, develop, and execute API test cases.

Experience:

• Experience: 5years of experience in software quality assurance and testing, with at least 5 years of experience in leading teams.
• Track Record:Proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable software applications.
• Agile Environment:Experience working in a fast-paced, Agile development environment.

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Test Plans:Oversee the development and implementation of automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Review:Review test results and ensure that any identified defects are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
• Improvement:Lead the continuous improvement of the automation testing process, including the adoption of new testing tools and methodologies.
• Mentorship:Mentor and coach team members on testing best practices and new testing techniques.
• Collaboration:Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, project management, and business teams, to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualification:

• Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership:Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Mentorship:Ability to mentor and guide team members effectively.
• Problem-Solving:Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Organizational:Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-Oriented:Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

S​YNECHRON’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 ‘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.

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