Octane Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000 , and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Octane Engineer to support and enhance enterprise Quality Engineering and Test Management processes using Micro Focus/OpenText ALM Octane. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in ALM Octane administration, test management, Agile delivery support, integrations, reporting, and quality engineering practices. This role requires close collaboration with Development, QA, DevOps, Product Management, and Business teams to drive testing efficiency and software quality across enterprise applications.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $100k - $110k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, and maintain ALM Octane environments to support enterprise testing activities.
• Manage workspaces, users, permissions, releases, cycles, requirements, defects, and test assets within Octane.
• Support Agile teams by configuring backlogs, user stories, epics, features, and sprint management processes.
• Develop and maintain integrations between ALM Octane and tools such as Jira, Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Create dashboards, reports, KPIs, and quality metrics to provide visibility into testing and release progress.
• Collaborate with QA, Development, Product Owners, and Business teams to define testing strategies and governance standards.
• Support automated testing frameworks and integrate test execution results into ALM Octane.
• Troubleshoot Octane-related issues and provide production support, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Implement best practices for test management, defect tracking, traceability, and release management.
• Participate in software release planning, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training, documentation, and guidance to end users on ALM Octane functionality and processes.
• Work closely with DevOps and Quality Engineering teams to improve testing automation and delivery pipelines.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Test Management, or ALM Administration roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with OpenText/Micro Focus ALM Octane.
• Experience managing requirements, test cases, defects, releases, and Agile work items within ALM Octane.
• Strong understanding of Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC), SDLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience integrating Octane with tools such as Jenkins, Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, UFT, Selenium, or CI/CD platforms.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and test automation best practices.
• Experience creating dashboards, custom reports, and testing analytics.
• Strong knowledge of defect management, release management, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience with SQL and data analysis for reporting and validation activities.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred, but not required:

• ALM Octane Administrator certification or related Quality Engineering certifications.
• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, UFT, Tosca, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based testing solutions.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, or Insurance domain experience.
• Experience working with enterprise-scale Agile transformation programs.
• Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or SoapUI.
• Experience supporting large-scale test management and quality governance initiatives.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

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.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.