Synectics are a leading force in the provision of innovative data driven business solutions. For more than 30 years we have specialised in building complex data management and software products for well-known companies around the world. The role: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Test Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about quality assurance, thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to work with modern automation and DevOps tools. You will be responsible for building and maintaining robust automated testing frameworks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software across our applications and services. What will you get from us? Work When and Where Works: our Test Engineers work in a hybrid model with two days a week spent in the office for team days, giving you the flexibility to work wherever works best for you. Our company culture is important to us, we’re proud of the continuous work we put in to create an environment in which everyone can truly flourish. A range of benefits designed to make your life easier inside and outside of work. What will you do? Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using C# and Playwright in Visual Studio Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity and GitLab Create and execute API tests with tools such as Kreya and SoapUI Conduct performance and load testing using JMeter Interrogate MS SQL and MySQL databases to validate backend processes Manage and version control test data repositories Utilise Docker for containerized test environments Collaborate with development and DevOps teams in an AWS environment Monitor logs and performance metrics through ElasticSearch and Kibana Report and track issues using JIRA, with test case management in Xray for JIRA Contribute to continuous improvement in testing practices and software delivery What will you need? Strong experience with automation testing in C#, preferably using Playwright Hands-on experience with API testing and performance tools such as JMeter, Kreya, or SoapUI Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, ideally with TeamCity and GitLab Experience working with Docker for containerised test executions in AWS Proficiency in SQL for data validation and test setup Familiarity with Elastic/Kibana for monitoring and troubleshooting Comfortable working in an Agile environment using JIRA and Xray Excellent problem-solving and communication skills