Test Automation Engineer at SyngentaGroup

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's IT & Digital Team is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Durham, NC. This role will partner closely with engineering teams to design and implement scalable test automation solutions that support non-functional testing, including performance, security, and usability. The Test Automation Engineer enables the development and execution of automated data and API testing to ensure system integrity, seamless integration, and alignment with business requirements. Working cross-functionally with development, operations, and business teams, this role helps embed automated testing into the software development lifecycle while fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. The individual will analyze test results, drive issue identification and resolution, and support the delivery of high-quality digital and data solutions. Additionally, this role contributes to the evaluation and adoption of modern testing tools and methodologies, promotes reusable testing frameworks, and continuously applies best practices to enhance overall testing effectiveness. Accountabilities: • Contribute to the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks to ensure they remain reliable, scalable, and aligned with project requirements. • Execute assigned test automation activities with accuracy, helping ensure appropriate test coverage and adherence to quality expectations. • Support the setup and maintenance of test data and test environments, helping protect data integrity and ensuring they are available for testing needs. • Assist in integrating automated regression tests into CI/CD pipelines by maintaining scripts, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with development teams. • Document defects clearly and help prioritize them by collaborating with developers to support timely issue resolution. • Follow established security testing practices and contribute to maintaining the organization's security posture through diligent test execution. • Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to refine automation approaches, tools, and processes.Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and contribute to effective testing solutions. • Solid understanding of software testing fundamentals, including test design techniques, defect lifecycle, and automation basics. • Clear communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective work with developers, product owners, and engineering teams. • Ability to manage assigned testing tasks and maintain organized, reliable work outputs in a dynamic engineering environment. • Commitment to staying current with modern testing tools and automation practices, continuously developing technical skills.