SDET - AI Testing & Python Automation

Iris's client, one of the world's largest multinational investment banking and financial services corporation is looking to hire a SDET - AI Testing & Python Automation Our direct client is a is a world-leading financial services company, provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products.

Title: SDET - AI Testing & Python Automation

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 24+ Months

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead AI SDET who combines strong hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities. This role will focus on testing AI/GenAI-based solutions and alternative data platforms, while leading and mentoring a team of QA engineers.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AI testing, Python-based test automation, API and performance testing, and modern QA methodologies. You will define testing strategies, develop and oversee automation frameworks, drive quality improvements, and remain actively involved in testing critical and complex solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 8
  • years of hands-on software testing / Quality Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or QA leadership position.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring QA teams of 3+ engineers.
• Strong understanding of AI testing, GenAI applications, AI agents, SDLC, Agile, and modern testing methodologies.
• Expert-level Python programming skills with 5+ years of test automation development experience.
• Advanced hands-on experience designing and developing test automation frameworks.
• Strong experience with automation technologies such as: Python, Behave, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright
• Strong experience with API testing and automated API validation.
• Experience with performance/load testing, preferably using Locust.
• Strong knowledge of Git/version control and CI/CD technologies such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Demonstrated experience developing QA strategies and implementing testing process improvements.
• Ability to make technical decisions and provide guidance on test architecture and automation design.
• Experience with resource planning, capacity management, project estimation, and testing prioritization.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills.

About Iris Software Inc.

Iris Software, Inc. (registered as SSA Infosystems in Canada) is a CMMi Level 5 New Jersey based company providing information technology solutions to clients nationwide for over 30 years. Iris has been growing at over 100% annually. In a program sponsored by Price Waterhouse, PNC Bank and Marsh, Iris has been honored for being

• One of New Jersey's Finest 25 companies for the year 2001 and 2002.

• Iris is also ranked 75th among Inc 500 s list of privately held companies for year 2001.

• NJ Technology FAST 50 Company for year 2002.

In a competitive industry, we distinguish ourselves by reliability, technical expertise and a history of successfully completed projects for clients ranging from mid-sized to Fortune 1000 companies.