Role: Lead Automation Engineer
Work Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Contact: Sachin.s@synechron.com
Our Challenge:
As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to work on complex technical requirements. You will be responsible for managing multiple engagements, prioritize and resolve complex problems and escalate as necessary, in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers in designing, developing, and executing automated test cases and test scripts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Design and implement automation frameworks and testing strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
- Identify and prioritize areas for automation, and work towards achieving higher automation coverage.
- Review and analyze automated test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and methodologies.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in QA automation and implement them within the team.
- Act as a subject matter expert in automation testing and provide guidance to the team and stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to report on testing progress, issues, and risks.
Requirements:
You are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in leading and managing a team of QA engineers.
- Strong proficiency in automation testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, etc.
- Hands-on experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks from scratch.
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar languages.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
It would be great if you also had:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Relevant certifications in automation testing or quality assurance.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- Experience with performance testing and security testing tools and methodologies.
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 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
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.
