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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 16,850+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Senior QA Automation Engineer (SDET) to join our dynamic, global QA team. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments and is passionate about implementing robust automation solutions.

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 Calgary is CAD $75k – CAD $85k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for web and backend applications, ensuring high coverage and reliability.
• Design and build scalable test harnesses and infrastructure to facilitate efficient automated testing.
• Continuous Testing & Deployment: Integrate automation testing into CI/CD pipelines, supporting frequent, incremental code releases.
• Automate comprehensive end-to-end test scenarios across frontend and backend systems, leveraging strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Take ownership of requirement analysis, test plan creation, automation development, and defect analysis.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in QA automation with Java in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in developing automation for web applications using Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or similar tools, along with BDD frameworks like Cucumber. Experience with Rest Assured for backend API testing.
• Proven experience working within Agile teams and delivering automated testing solutions in Scrum environments.
• Solid understanding of software testing concepts, database concepts, and core Java programming.
• In-depth knowledge of various testing strategies, including functional, integration, regression, client/server, white-box, black-box, and database testing.
• Strong test design skills, including creating test cases, automation scripts, and analyzing test results.

Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge in Protractor, TypeScript, or Python scripting.
• Familiarity with additional open-source testing tools and cloud-based testing environments.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• 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 truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.