Role & seniority: QA Cypress/Automation Engineer, 5–9 years of experience

Stack/tools: Cypress, Selenium; JavaScript, TypeScript; API testing (Postman); CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI); REST APIs; Git; Agile methodologies

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA to ensure quality releases; participate in requirement analysis and design discussions
Identify, document, and track defects; improve test coverage and QA process efficiency; stay updated on QA best practices

Must-have skills

5+ years in automated testing with strong Cypress expertise
Web application and API testing experience
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and scripting; experience with CI/CD and Git

Nice-to-haves

ISTQB/CSTE or other QA certifications
Experience with Postman and other API testing tools
Familiarity with Selenium and broader automation frameworks
Location & work type: Mumbai, India; Full-time (onsite) opportunity

Full Description

We have immediate opportunity for QA Cypress/Automation 5 to 9 years. Synechron – Mumbai

Job Role: - QA Cypress/Automation

Job Location: - Mumbai

About Synechron Synechron is a global technology consulting firm that helps leading organizations accelerate digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and agility. With more than 16,500 professionals across around 60 offices in over 20 countries, we combine deep industry knowledge with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering. Our regional teams, supported by strategic delivery centers, provide scalable, cost-efficient solutions tailored to local markets. Through our award-winning Synechron FinLabs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, we enable clients to innovate fast and lead with confidence. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Job Description

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

QA Cypress Automation