Software Engineer in Test

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 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

Do you have a proven track record in application development combined with hands-on Agile software delivery experience? Are you passionate about technology and solving challenging problems with innovative, elegant solutions? We are seeking a highly skilled SDET (Software Development Engineer in Testing) to join our dynamic team, capable of thinking beyond the status quo and driving continuous improvement in our testing practices.

As a key member of the IT Banking Technology team, you will be responsible for automating testing processes across a broad suite of banking applications and products supporting sales, onboarding, core banking, lending, payments, cards, and servicing. You will work with global teams across North America, Europe, and India to ensure high-quality releases and enhance our testing frameworks.

Your Team & Environment:

• Support a mature, metrics-driven organization governed by KPIs and well-established processes.
• Own and automate testing for the full suite of banking applications, with a focus on reliability, performance, and functional correctness.

Objectives of this Role:

• Understand application code flow and component interactions thoroughly.
• Analyze project documentation, customer requirements, and product objectives to create comprehensive test cases.
• Set up, maintain, and execute automated test frameworks across desktop and web platforms.
• Develop, review, and improve test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Investigate customer-reported issues, test bugs, and manage bug lifecycle via tools like JIRA.
• Document testing activities, progress, and issues in daily and weekly reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize system design and testing processes.
• Manage final quality assurance for production releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation frameworks and scripts to improve testing efficiency.
• Execute manual and automated testing to validate complex banking applications and business flows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business priorities.
• Identify test data needs, create test data, and automate test scenarios.
• Perform root cause analysis for automation failures and production issues.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement through innovation and automation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience testing complex enterprise systems, with a strong focus on banking/financial markets.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, QA processes, and defect lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience creating and executing test cases based on project and customer requirements.
• Experience with test management tools like JIRA, Quality Center, or similar.
• Prior experience with automation tools such as Selenium, QTP, TestComplete, or equivalent.
• Strong programming skills in Java and/or VBScript for automation scripting.
• Proven ability to build and maintain automation frameworks from scratch.
• Knowledge of test data management and test environment setup.
• Experience working with distributed teams across geographies.
• Familiarity with banking systems, core banking architectures, and financial markets is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with proactive engagement with QA managers and stakeholders regarding project status and resourcing.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 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.

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.