QA Automation Engineer

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 & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs 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.

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with a robust background in finance, particularly in trading and related systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts to ensure the accuracy, performance, and reliability of trading platforms and financial applications.

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 Alpharetta, GA is $100k - $110k/year & benefits (see below).

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for trading systems, reporting tools, and financial applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including traders, developers, and product managers to understand system requirements and automation needs.
• Implement automated testing solutions for functional, regression, performance, and API testing of trading platforms.
• Validate data integrity, calculations, and analytics within financial systems through automation.
• Identify, prioritize, and track defects, working closely with development and operations teams for timely resolution.
• Continuously enhance test automation coverage, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable deployment cycles.
• Ensure systems comply with financial regulations and internal security standards.
• Produce detailed reports on automation testing results, defect metrics, and system quality status.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field;
  Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in QA automation within financial trading environments.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks/tools like Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, Rest Assured, or similar.
• Knowledge of trading platforms, financial instruments (equities, derivatives, FX, fixed income), and market operations.
• Familiarity with APIs, SQL databases, and data validation techniques.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Bamboo.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

• Certification such as ISTQB, CSTE, or related automation certifications.
• Experience with financial regulatory standards like MiFID, Dodd-Frank, or SEC regulations.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• 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…