SDET - QA Automation Engineer (Python)

We are seeking an experienced SDET QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Python, Test Automation, SQL, AWS, CI/CD, and Data Validation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks, automating complex data-intensive testing scenarios, and driving quality engineering practices across mission-critical applications.

The role requires hands-on experience in automation engineering, database testing, AI/ML-assisted testing, and cloud-based testing strategies within enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Quality Engineering

• Design and implement automated testing solutions for large-scale, data-intensive platforms.
• Develop high-quality functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end automation test scenarios.
• Build scalable Python-based automation frameworks and testing utilities.
• Automate backend, middleware, API, database, and data validation testing processes.
• Ensure software quality through automated regression test frameworks and continuous testing practices.

Python Automation Development

• Develop automation tools and applications using Python.

• Build reusable automation components and testing frameworks.

• Automate SQL Stored Procedure regression, component, and unit testing using:

• pytest

• tSQLt

• Develop maintainable and scalable test automation solutions.

Database & Data Testing

• Perform database testing across SQL Server and PostgreSQL platforms.

• Validate large data sets and complex business logic.

• Automate testing of data-intensive workflows and transformations.

• Support schema migration and deployment testing using:

• Liquibase

• Flyway

AI/ML-Based Testing

• Utilize AI/ML technologies for:

• Anomaly detection

• Data validation

• Automatic test case generation

• Drift detection

• Process optimization

• Leverage frameworks such as:

• scikit-learn

• TensorFlow

• PyCaret

Performance & Non-Functional Testing

• Conduct:

• Performance Testing

• Load Testing

• Security Testing

• Benchmarking

• Use tools such as:

• JMeter

• k6

• Apache Benchmark

• SQL Profiler

DevOps & Cloud Testing

• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support continuous testing initiatives.
• Work with AWS cloud environments and cloud-native platforms.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and business teams.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Drive testing best practices and quality engineering standards.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Promote engineering excellence and automation-first culture.
• Continuously improve testing processes and overall product quality.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer.

• Strong Python programming expertise.

• Hands-on experience with:

• pytest

• Pandas

• Automation Framework Development

• Strong experience in:

• Automation Testing

• Test Framework Design

• Test Case Development

• Strong SQL experience:

• SQL Server

• PostgreSQL

• Experience with:

• Liquibase

• Flyway

• Experience automating database and backend testing.

• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies for automated testing and anomaly detection.

• Experience with AWS cloud technologies including:

• EC2

• EKS

• Lambda

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automation processes.

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles.

Preferred Skills

• C# .NET development exposure.
• Java development experience.
• Angular or Silverlight application testing.
• Financial Markets domain experience.
• Equities and Fixed Income domain knowledge.
• Performance testing expertise.
• Data Science and Machine Learning exposure.
• AWS Native Services.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile teams.
• Strong focus on automation and continuous improvement.
• Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities.
• Passion for engineering excellence and quality assurance.