QA Automation Engineer | Playwright & Java

Job Summary 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.

Software Requirements

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

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

• Essential: Java (for test automation integration), JavaScript/TypeScript (Playwright scripts)

• Preferred: Python or other scripting languages for test utilities

Databases/Data Management

• Essential: SQL, relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

• Preferred: NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) and data validation/test data management concepts

Cloud Technologies

• Essential: Awareness of cloud-based testing environments and CI/CD

• Preferred: Experience with cloud deployments and multi-cloud contexts (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Frameworks and Libraries

• Essential: Playwright; API testing patterns; REST API validation

• Preferred: Cypress, Selenium, or equivalent; test data management libraries

Development Tools and Methodologies

• Essential: Git, Jira/Confluence, Agile/Scrum practices; CI/CD integration

• Preferred: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI; test automation frameworks; performance testing integration

Security Protocols

• Essential: Data privacy and secure testing practices

• Preferred: Secure test data handling, basic security testing concepts

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

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.

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.

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