Job Description

Synechron is seeking an experienced QC Automation Engineer specializing in Playwright and TypeScript to develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing frameworks supporting our software products. This role involves creating reliable, scalable automation scripts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify test requirements, and ensuring quality across web and API layers. The ideal candidate will stay current with emerging testing methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement in automation practices supporting enterprise delivery.

Software Requirements

Required Software Proficiency:

• Playwright (latest version) — hands-on experience designing and maintaining automation scripts for web UI and API testing

• TypeScript — proficiency in writing scalable, maintainable automation code supporting end-to-end testing

• JavaScript (ES6+) — supporting scripting and test automation in web environments

• Testing frameworks: Jest, Mocha, or Playwright’s own test runner support — for unit, integration, and end-to-end test support

• Version control: Git and GitHub — for managing automation codebases and collaboration support

• Browsers support: Chrome, Firefox, Edge supporting cross-browser testing support supporting enterprise standards

Preferred Software Skills:

• API testing tools: Postman, REST API documentation, and validation support

• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI supporting automated build and deployment pipelines

• Performance testing tools support: support for load testing of APIs and web apps supporting scalability testing

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain scalable automation scripts for web UI and API testing supporting enterprise applications

• Support automation efforts supporting CI/CD pipelines, continuous testing, and deployment processes

• Collaborate with developers, product teams, and QA to identify test cases, automate validation, and improve testing coverage

• Drive best practices in automation scripting, code maintainability, and reusability for enterprise standards

• Conduct automated regression, performance, and security testing supporting high-quality standards

• Troubleshoot automation failures, optimize scripts for speed and reliability, and support troubleshooting workflows

• Stay updated with new automation tools, frameworks, and testing practices, recommending process improvements

• Document automation architecture, scripts, test cases, and operational procedures supporting compliance and audit readiness

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Languages & Frameworks (Essential):

  • TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Playwright’s test framework support — core skills supporting scalable web and API testing

• Tools & Platforms:

  • Git, GitHub — managing source code and version control supporting collaborative automation development

  • CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab — supporting fast, automated deployment and testing cycles

  • Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge — for cross-browser UI testing over multiple environments

• Testing & Automation:

  • Playwright — automation framework supporting cross-browser, web, and API testing

  • Support tools: Postman, REST API validation tools supporting API testing and validation support

Experience Requirements

• 4-8 years supporting automation testing for enterprise applications supporting web, API, and system robustness

• Proven experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks supporting regression, performance, and security testing

• Hands-on experience supporting CI/CD automation supporting rapid DevOps cycles in agile environments

• Industry experience supporting enterprise-grade applications in regulated sectors (preferred)

• Background supporting automation in web and API testing supporting compliance and security standards

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Playwright-based automation scripts for web and API testing

• Automate regression, functional, and performance tests supporting continuous integration cycles

• Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to expand automation coverage and validate new features

• Troubleshoot automation failures, perform root cause analysis, and optimize scripts for speed and reliability

• Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests supporting page performance, security, and deployment checks

• Maintain detailed documentation including test plans, scripts, and operational procedures

• Support troubleshooting workflows for automation failures across web and API environments

• Assist in performance and load testing exercises for scalability assessments supporting enterprise standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• 4+ years supporting automation frameworks supporting enterprise web and API testing

• Certifications in automation tools (e.g., ISTQB, Playwright certifications) are preferred

• Proven experience implementing automation practices supporting continuous delivery in regulated environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills supporting complex web and API automation issues

• Leadership qualities to guide junior engineers and foster automation best practices

• Excellent communication skills supporting stakeholder engagement and technical documentation

• Adaptability supporting evolving automation frameworks, security, and enterprise standards

• Continuous learning mindset supporting new testing tools, frameworks, and best practices

• Organizational skills to support multiple automation projects and testing initiatives effectively in fast-paced environments

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

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