Java Spring Boot Developer with QA Automation

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a Java Gen AI professional with 5–7 years of professional Java development experience and strong expertise in Spring Boot, core Java, and QA automation. The role combines backend application development with automated quality assurance to deliver scalable, maintainable, secure, and reliable solutions. The position contributes to business objectives by developing robust backend services, improving test coverage, integrating quality practices into delivery pipelines, and supporting efficient software delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Software Requirements (Required and Preferred)

Required

• Java: 5–7 years of professional development experience.

• Spring Boot: Strong hands-on experience developing backend applications and services.

• Core Java: Strong knowledge of collections, multithreading, exception handling, and design patterns.

• QA automation: Hands-on experience with automation frameworks and testing tools.

• Selenium: Experience developing and maintaining automated test suites.

• TestNG and/or JUnit: Experience creating and executing automated unit, integration, or functional tests.

• RestAssured: Experience with REST API testing and automation.

• Cypress: Experience may be applied where relevant to the assigned project.

• API testing: Solid understanding of REST and GraphQL service testing and automation.

• CI/CD tools: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and/or Azure DevOps.

• Version control and collaborative development tools: Experience working within software delivery and code review processes.

• Specific software versions are not defined in the requirements; candidates should have experience with versions applicable to the assigned technology environment.

Preferred

• Experience using multiple QA automation tools, including Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, RestAssured, and Cypress.

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with performance optimization, test parallelization, and automation framework improvements.

• Experience with scalable backend service development and API integration.

• Experience working with GraphQL automation beyond REST-based testing.

• Experience applying secure coding, maintainability, and testability practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Overall Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.

• Implement efficient data structures and algorithms using Java collections.

• Apply core Java concepts, including multithreading, exception handling, and design patterns, to create reliable and maintainable solutions.

• Collaborate with QA teams to design, implement, and execute automated test suites.

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, RestAssured, Cypress, TestNG, and JUnit, as applicable.

• Automate testing for REST and GraphQL services.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous quality assurance.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.

• Troubleshoot defects, investigate root causes, and resolve application and test automation issues.

• Optimize application and test automation performance.

• Ensure that code is testable, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with software development best practices.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions.

• Support consistent quality outcomes through appropriate test coverage, reliable automation, and timely defect resolution.

• Contribute to sustainable software delivery by reducing repetitive manual testing, improving automation efficiency, and designing maintainable services that use resources responsibly.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

• Strong proficiency in Java.

• Experience with core Java concepts, including:

  • Collections

  • Multithreading

  • Exception handling

  • Design patterns

• Ability to implement efficient data structures and algorithms.

• Ability to write readable, maintainable, and testable code.

Preferred

• Experience developing code for automation utilities, test frameworks, and reusable testing components.

• Experience applying Java design patterns to scalable backend services and automation frameworks.

Databases/Data Management

Essential

• Ability to develop backend services that interact reliably with data sources.

• Understanding of data structures and efficient data handling.

• Ability to investigate data-related defects during application testing and troubleshooting.

Preferred

• Experience with database integration and data validation in automated testing.

• Experience creating automated tests that verify data consistency and service responses.

Cloud Technologies

Essential

• No specific cloud platform is stated in the requirements.

• Ability to work with CI/CD and deployment environments used to build, test, and deliver backend applications.

Preferred

• Experience supporting Java and Spring Boot applications in cloud environments.

• Experience with cloud-based test execution, deployment automation, monitoring, and scalable infrastructure.

• Experience optimizing automated test execution and infrastructure resource usage.

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

• Spring Boot for backend application development.

• Selenium for browser-based test automation.

• TestNG and/or JUnit for automated testing.

• RestAssured for REST API testing and automation.

• Understanding of REST and GraphQL services.

• Cypress experience where required by the project.

Preferred

• Experience designing reusable automation frameworks.

• Experience integrating multiple testing libraries and tools within a common automation approach.

• Experience with test parallelization, reusable test utilities, and automated test reporting.

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and/or Azure DevOps.

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with code reviews, defect tracking, debugging, and collaborative software development.

• Understanding of automated unit, integration, functional, and API testing practices.

• Ability to work effectively with development, QA, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience improving pipeline reliability, test execution time, and automated quality gates.

• Experience with continuous testing and shift-left quality practices.

• Experience maintaining technical documentation for applications, test suites, and automation frameworks.

Security Protocols

Essential

• Ability to develop and support secure backend applications and services.

• Awareness of secure API testing and responsible handling of test data.

• Ability to identify and address security-related defects or risks during development and testing.

Preferred

• Experience validating authentication, authorization, access control, and secure API behavior through automated tests.

• Experience incorporating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.

Experience Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional experience in Java development.

• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and core Java concepts.

• Experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting backend applications and services.

• Hands-on experience with QA automation frameworks, including Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, and RestAssured.

• Solid experience with API testing and automation for REST and GraphQL services.

• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience conducting code reviews, resolving technical issues, debugging applications, and optimizing performance.

• Experience working with cross-functional development and QA teams.

• Experience in financial services or another regulated industry may be preferred where relevant to the assigned project, but the required criteria are based on technical capability and demonstrated delivery outcomes.

• Candidates may qualify through an equivalent combination of Java development, Spring Boot delivery, API automation, framework development, and CI/CD experience that demonstrates the required capabilities.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Java and Spring Boot backend services using collections, multithreading, exception handling, and design patterns.

• Collaborate with development, QA, and cross-functional teams through planning, technical discussions, code reviews, defect reviews, and delivery meetings.

• Create, execute, maintain, and improve automated test suites for backend applications, REST services, and GraphQL services using the required automation tools.

• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot application and test failures, and make technical decisions within assigned responsibilities to support quality and delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and professional experience may be considered.

• 5–7 years of professional experience in Java development, including strong experience with Spring Boot and core Java concepts.

• Relevant training in Java, Spring Boot, QA automation, API testing, CI/CD, and software engineering practices is preferred where applicable.

• Certifications in Java development, testing, Agile delivery, or related technical areas are preferred but are not specified as mandatory.

• Maintain continuous professional development by learning relevant Java, automation, testing, CI/CD, security, and backend engineering practices.

Professional Competencies

• Apply structured problem-solving and debugging skills to analyze defects, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

• Collaborate effectively with development, QA, and cross-functional teams to support shared delivery outcomes.

• Communicate clearly during technical discussions, code reviews, defect analysis, planning sessions, and project updates.

• Adapt to evolving requirements, technologies, testing needs, delivery priorities, and project conditions.

• Identify opportunities to improve application quality, automation coverage, framework reusability, performance, and delivery efficiency.

• Manage time, priorities, technical tasks, defects, and deliverables effectively within agreed project timelines.

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.

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