QA Automation Engineer

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 16,850+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for QA Engineers with strong backend and automation testing experience to support quality assurance across investment platforms. The role will focus on validating data pipelines, APIs, and backend systems critical to portfolio management and reporting.

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 Toronto, ON is CAD $100k – CAD $110k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automated test suites for backend services and APIs.
• Perform integration and system testing across data and application layers.
• Validate data integrity across upstream and downstream systems.
• Collaborate with developers, BAs, and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous testing practices.
• Identify, log, and track defects through resolution.
• Support UAT cycles and release validation.

Requirements:

• 4–8 years of QA/Automation experience.
• Strong experience in backend/API testing.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Rest-Assured, Selenium, or similar).
• Proficiency in Java or Python for test automation.
• Experience with data validation and SQL.
• Understanding of system integration and data flows.
• Experience working in Agile environments (JIRA, Confluence).

Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of frontend automation (Playwright, Selenium) is a plus.
• Experience in Asset Management / Capital Markets.
• Exposure to financial data, portfolio systems, or reporting platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 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.

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.