Our challengeWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in API automation testing, proficiency with the Karate framework, and a solid understanding of QA principles. Banking domain experience is highly desirable to ensure thorough testing of financial systems and compliance standards.
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 Pittsburgh, PA is $95k - $105k/year & benefits (see below).
The RoleResponsibilities:- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for APIs using Karate framework.
- Collaborate with developers and business analysts to understand requirements and translate them into effective test cases and automation scripts.
- Execute API tests to validate functionality, performance, security, and compliance requirements.
- Develop and execute end-to-end automation test suites to ensure high-quality releases.
- Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproducible steps and work closely with the development team for resolution.
- Integrate automation tests within CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
- Maintain and enhance automation frameworks for scalability and efficiency.
- Participate in requirement review, test planning, and review meetings to ensure quality standards.
- Keep updated with the latest industry trends, testing tools, and automation practices, especially within the banking/financial services sector.
Requirements:- Proven experience in Automation Testing, with a focus on API testing.
- Strong hands-on experience with the Karate framework for API automation.
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Groovy.
- Familiarity with testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or similar.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful API protocols and JSON/XML data formats.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred, but not required:- Banking or Financial Services domain experience, including knowledge of payment systems, core banking, or financial regulations.
- Working knowledge of SQL for database testing.
- Experience with performance testing tools is a plus.
- ISTQB or other QA certifications are advantageous.
We offer:- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
- Maternity & paternity leave plans.
- A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
- Retirement savings plans.
- A higher education certification policy.
- Commuter benefits (varies by region).
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- 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 flat and approachable organization.
- A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.
