QA SDET Developer

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 25+ 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 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets. Additional Informati on*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 Dallas, TX $110K - $120k/year & benefits (see belo w) Job Summary : We are looking fo r a QA SDET who brings strong engineering depth to quality assurance, rather than a traditional manual QA background. This role is ideal for someone who is highly proficient in designing, building, and maintaining robust test automation framew orks from the ground up, and who can help drive quality through engineering excellence, automation, and CI/CD integrat ion.The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in UI and API test automa tion, strong experience w ith Sele nium and RestAss ured, and familiarity with modern testing approaches includ ing Playwr ight. As we continue to shift quality earlier in the development lifecycle, experience integrating automated test suites w ith GitLab-based CI pipel ines is essent ial.We are also looking for someone comfortable with the next generation of engineering productivity too ls. Proficiency in AI-assisted coding t ools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Devin, or sim ilar is a must, while exposure to MCP-based integrat ions and agentic workflows is a strong advant age. Key Responsibiliti es : Design, develop, and maintain sca lable test automation fram eworks for web UI and API t estingBuild automation solutions rather than only executing existing scripts or performing man ual QACreate and maintain automated test suites using Se lenium for UI testin g and RestA ssured for API vali dationContribute to the transition of newer automation flo ws to Play wrightIntegrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pip elines to support shift-left testing pra cticesWork closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout th e SDLCImprove test reliability, execution speed, reporting, and maintainability of automation fram eworksLev erage AI-assisted coding tools to improve productivity, code quality, and automation development effi ciencyExplore and contribu te to agentic wor kflow s and MCP-based integr ations where appl icableDrive best practices in test design, framework architecture, code reviews, and release q uality Required Skills & Qualificat ions : Proven experienc e in an SDET role with a strong f ocus on automation eng ineeringStrong experi ence in building test automation fr ameworks from scratch or significantly enhancing exist ing onesExper tise in UI automation using SeleniumExper tise in API automation using Res tAssuredGood understanding of test architecture, automation design patterns, and maintainable framework dev elopmentHands-on experien ce with GitLab pipelines / CI-CD int egrationStrong understan ding of shift-left testing and integrating automated suites into the development l ifecycleProficien cy with AI-assisted codi ng tools such as Copilot, Claud e, Devin, or similarStrong programming/scripting skills in languages commonly used for automation fr ameworksGood understanding of version control, esp eci ally Git Preferred Qualific ations : Experi ence with Playwright for modern UI automationKno wledge of MCP-based in tegrationsEx posure to agentic workflows, AI-enabled developer tooling, or autonomous engineering assistantsExperience working in fast-paced agile product en vironmentsFamiliarity with test reporting, parallel execution, and pipeline op timization We can offer you: A highly competitive compensation and bene fits packageA multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroadLaptop and a mobile phone15 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and nation al holidays)A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans var y by region)Retirement s avings plansA higher education certific ation policyExtensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal developmentOn-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 cur ated coursesCoaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groupsCutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and ins urance firmsA flat and approachable organizationA truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUS ION STATEMENTDiversity & 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 prot ected by law.