Test Automation Engineer

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops,we'reshaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel.

We’rea global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.

We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.

Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease,insect,weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of data validation and test data management, including basic SQL for database checks.
• Hands‑on experience with API testing tools or frameworks (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, Super Test) and familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, focusing on designing, maintaining, and executing automated tests for backend services and APIs.
• Practical experience with automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman, REST Assured, Super Test), including enhancing or extending existing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices, including running automated tests within pipelines and troubleshooting failures.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language used for test automation, such as JavaScript or Java, with experience writing maintainable test code and utilities.

Critical Technical, Professional, and Personal Capabilities

• Strong skills in developing and maintaining automated tests for backend and API workflows, with the ability to implement solutions using established frameworks and guidance from senior engineers.
• Proficient working knowledge of SQL and familiarity with relational databases (e.g.,…