Python Test Automation Engineer – PyTest, Selenium, API Testing & CI/CD

Job Summary Synechron is seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer with strong Python expertise to develop, execute, and maintain automated testing frameworks supporting our software products. This role involves designing test scripts, implementing automation solutions, and ensuring the quality and performance of applications across APIs, back-end services, and user interfaces. You will work closely with development, product, and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions aligned with industry standards. Software Requirements Required: Strong proficiency in Python (3+ years of experience) for automation scripting Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks: PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium with Python, or Behave (4+ years) Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, Request library in Python, or REST Assured Experience with SQL for database validation and data verification (3+ years) Familiarity with version control systems: Git Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps Preferred: Experience with automated load and performance testing (e.g., JMeter, Locust) Knowledge of test management tools and frameworks for reporting and documentation Exposure to cloud environments supporting automation workflows (preferred) Overall Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to validate APIs, UI components, and backend services Build and optimize test frameworks ensuring stability, reusability, and ease of maintenance Execute automated tests for functional, regression, and performance validation to support continuous delivery Identify, report, and track defects, collaborating with developers to ensure timely resolution Integrate automation scripts into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid release cycles Work with cross-disciplinary teams to understand requirements and expand test coverage accordingly Facilitate test data preparation, environment setup, and test execution in aligned workflows Implement best practices in test automation and quality assurance to improve product reliability Maintain documentation for test cases, scripts, and test results for quality audits and process improvement Technical Skills (By Category) Programming Languages (Essential): Python (3+ years of experience for scripting and automation) Preferred: Additional scripting or programming languages like JavaScript or Shell scripting Frameworks & Libraries: PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium with Python, Behave (BDD) frameworks Familiarity with API testing libraries such as requests or REST Assured Databases & Data Management: SQL: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server for data validation and verification Tools & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps for automation pipelines Version control: Git (required) Testing & Monitoring: Automated testing, performance testing, and metric collection tools Basic understanding of monitoring tools for test…