Sr. Automation QA Engineer

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you! This position is designated as work-from-home. Description: Synergy is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to spearhead automation initiatives and enhance software quality for a government client headquartered in Fort Collins, CO. In this role, you will design and implement scalable automation frameworks, streamline testing processes, and lead a team of automation engineers. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including Development, DevOps, Product Management, and Quality Assurance—you will build and optimize automated processes that improve product quality and accelerate speed of delivery. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in Quality Assurance Automation, specifically for UI and server-based applications, with demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining automation scripts. A strong grasp of software engineering and quality assurance standards, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and various testing methodologies (e.g., performance, load, and usability testing) is essential. 508 compliance experience is a plus. Essential Functions & Duties:Candidates for the Senior Automation Engineer role should bring a robust understanding of automation frameworks, test methodologies, and software development best practices. Technical proficiencies and responsibilities include:

• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction on automation initiatives, mentor junior team members, and set best practices for automation within the team.
• Technical Oversight: Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools and strategies to support automation and improve quality assurance across complex applications.
• Test Automation Development: Ability to design, create, and maintain automated test scripts that ensure repeatable and reliable testing processes. Knowledge of incorporating dynamic data into test scripts to reflect realistic scenarios.
• Scripting & Coding: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for writing automation tests. Experience with object-oriented programming principles is a plus.
• API Testing: Experience in testing RESTful and SOAP APIs, including the ability to perform validation using tools like Postman, JMeter, or other API testing frameworks.
• Performance & Load Testing: Hands-on experience with performance testing using tools like HPE Performance Center (LoadRunner), JMeter, or equivalent. Ability to analyze and present load/performance test results to stakeholders.
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with industry-standard testing tools, including but not limited to Selenium for UI automation, X-Ray or ALM for test management, and Git for version control. Additional experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab is beneficial.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Strong understanding of SDLC models, particularly Agile, and the ability to adapt testing practices to fit within iterative and incremental delivery models.
• Database Proficiency: Competency in SQL for test validation, data setup, and verification. Ability to create complex queries for testing data conditions and results.
• Configuration and Environment Management: Knowledge of configuring testing environments using Docker, OpenShift, and virtualized environments to ensure consistency across testing environments.
• 508 Compliance Testing: Familiarity with accessibility standards and experience in ensuring application compliance with 508 guidelines is a plus.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively w