SDET - Python (Backend & Data Testing)

Job Title: SDET – Python / Backend & Data Testing

Company: Confidential (Fortune 500)

Location: 100% Remote (Mexico or Argentina)

Position Type : Full-Time (Perm/Salaried) and Contract (Hourly-USD) available

Position Overview:

We are looking for a hands-on SDET with strong programming and automation skills to test backend services, APIs, databases, and data-driven workflows.

This is primarily an SDET / Test Automation role, not a traditional Data Tester position. Candidates should be comfortable writing code, validating data, and testing complex backend logic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests using Python .
• Test backend services, APIs, and cloud-based applications.
• Perform API and database testing, including SQL-based data validation .
• Validate data flows, calculations, business rules, and system outputs.
• Support regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Investigate defects and data discrepancies.
• Maintain automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and product teams.

Must Haves:

• Strong SDET / QA Automation experience.
• Experience with Azure or AWS .
• SQL and database testing experience.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• API and backend testing experience.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD.

Nice to Have:

• Data pipeline, ETL, or data-intensive application testing.
• Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, or similar cloud services.
• Oil & Gas / Energy industry experience.

Previous Energy industry experience is not required , but candidates should be comfortable learning the domain and discussing how they would approach testing data, calculations, and workflows within it.