Senior Quality Engineer (Automation, SQL and Agile Methodologies)

Job Description

Job Summary Synechron is seeking a seasoned QE Automation professional to join our dynamic team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring robust quality assurance and test automation practices, aligned with Synechron's commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. The QE Automation role is pivotal in driving the company's business objectives by enhancing system integrations and ensuring seamless application functionality across multiple platforms. Software Requirements Required Software Skills: qTest: Proficiency in test management and execution. JIRA: Advanced experience with issue tracking and project management. Confluence: Experience in documentation and collaboration tools. SQL: Strong skills in SQL Server and Oracle, including complex queries involving joins and aggregate functions. Preferred Software Skills: Experience with test automation frameworks/tools such as Robot Framework. Scripting languages, particularly Python. Overall Responsibilities Lead and guide quality engineering processes, testing life cycles, and defect management. Develop and implement testing strategies, execute test cases (manual and automated), and report findings to senior management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and functionality across multi-application systems. Support Agile and DevOps practices, focusing on test integration in software development cycles. Technical Skills (By Category) Programming Languages: Required: SQL Preferred: Python Databases/Data Management: Essential: SQL Server, Oracle Frameworks and Libraries: Preferred: Robot Framework Development Tools and Methodologies: Required: Experience with Agile and DevOps environments Experience Requirements Minimum 7+ years in QE or equivalent technical roles, including 2+ years in a QE Lead capacity. Experience in ETL application testing and industry practices. Preferred: Experience with financial products and/or a background in Finance & Technology. Day-to-Day Activities Conduct detailed testing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols. Participate in regular team meetings and collaborations to discuss progress and strategies. Deliverables include comprehensive test reports and documentation for system integrations. Exercise decision-making authority in testing approaches and methodologies. Qualifications Required: Degree or diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Preferred: QA-related certifications such as ISTQB or Agile testing. Professional Competencies Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Strong leadership and teamwork skills to guide and support team members. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. Adaptability to changing technologies and learning new practices. Innovation mindset to propose creative solutions under critical timelines. Time and priority management to handle multiple projects efficiently. 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. Candidate Application Notice Show more Show less