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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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge
We are seeking a highly motivated QA Automation Engineer to develop, execute, and communicate test scripts for UI and API testing using tools like Java, Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber, while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of testing methodologies, and the ability to evaluate business improvements, with experience in web services, Agile/Scrum, and mobile testing being a plus.
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 Calgary, AB is CAD $90k – CAD $100k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 6+ years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer.
- Financial Industry Experience a plus.
- Experience working with web services/WCF services/Rest APIs, either as a service developer or consumer.
- Experience within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Hands on experience testing Mobile applications using Sauce Labs cloud is a strong plus.
We offer:
- A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 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.
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