QA Automation Engineer

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 16,800+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong Java & Selenium experience.

The RoleResponsibilities:

• Must be able to write test scripts from user requirements, execute the scripts and communicate results to team participants.
• UI and API automation testing
• Working experience with Java, TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Protractor
• Must be able to evaluate and document business case for enterprise improvement initiatives
• Must be able to design basic Excel spreadsheets and Word documents
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of quality methodology and testing practices, tools and metrics
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance, and to learn independently
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Must have logical aptitude to understand interactions/workings of systems
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills in working in a cross-functional team comprised of Product Analysts, QA, UAT, Development and PMO members
• Must be able to follow a project schedule and juggle tasks and priorities to meet rapidly changing deadlines
• Above-average knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Located in Calgary for hybrid work model

Requirements:You are:

• Experienced QA resource with strong Java & Selenium/Java QA
• Strong in writing SQL queries.
• Develop framework components and script development for automated testing.
• Exposure to Rest API Automation
• Working in Agile Methodology
• Build and release process(CI/CD implementation knowledge)
• Ready to work on different innovative Tools.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with other automation tools or frameworks.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.).
• Understanding of financial data and compliance regulations.
• Experience working in a production support environment.

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.

SYNECHRON’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.