Cypress QA Engineer

Software Requirements:

• Extensive experience with Cypress, Selenium, and other automated testing frameworks.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and scripting languages.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience with API testing tools like Postman.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
  
  

Overall Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and other QA team members to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Participate in requirement analysis, design discussions, and provide input from a QA perspective.
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
• Continuously improve test coverage, efficiency, and effectiveness of the QA process.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in QA and automated testing.
  
  

Technical Skills: Category-wise:

Automation Testing:

• Proficiency in Cypress, Selenium.
• Experience in writing reusable and maintainable test scripts.
  
  

Programming Languages:

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with other languages and scripting (Python, Bash).
  
  

CI/CD:

• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.
• Integration of automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.
  
  

API Testing:

• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI).
• Understanding of RESTful services and JSON.
  
  

Version Control:

• Proficient in Git and version control practices.
  
  

Agile Methodologies:

• Experience working in Agile development environments.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in automated testing with a strong focus on Cypress.
• Proven track record in a QA role with hands-on experience in automation testing.
• Experience in testing web applications and APIs.
  
  

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress.
• Execute automated tests and analyze results.
• Perform manual testing when necessary.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and design specifications.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, and retrospectives.
• Report and document defects in an organized manner.
• Continuously review and improve testing processes and strategies.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in QA/testing (ISTQB, CSTE) are a plus.
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills to articulate testing findings and collaborate with team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
  

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.

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