Senior Python SDET (9+ yrs)

Senior Python SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Location: Remote

Experience: 9+ Years

Employment Type: Contract to Hire (C2H)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with 9+ years of experience in software testing and automation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing and developing scalable automation frameworks, API and UI testing, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering.

This role requires a highly skilled automation professional who can drive testing strategies, build robust frameworks from scratch, collaborate with development teams, and mentor junior QA engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation Framework Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust test automation frameworks using Python .
• Build automation frameworks using PyTest, unittest, or Robot Framework .
• Establish automation best practices, coding standards, and reusable testing components.

API & UI Automation

• Automate backend applications, microservices, and REST APIs using Python libraries such as Requests and Aiohttp .
• Develop UI automation solutions using Playwright, Selenium, or Appium .
• Perform end-to-end testing across web applications, APIs, and backend services.

CI/CD Integration

• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines .
• Work with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI .
• Enable continuous testing and provide fast feedback during the software development lifecycle.

Quality & Performance Testing

• Collaborate with development teams to improve software quality and test coverage.
• Perform root-cause analysis for defects and automation failures.
• Develop performance and load testing scripts using tools such as Locust or JMeter .
• Perform database validation and backend verification using SQL .

Leadership & Mentorship

• Define and drive overall test automation strategies.
• Review automation code and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and guide junior QA and automation engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment .

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• 9+ years of experience as an SDET, Automation Test Engineer, or Software Development Engineer in Test .
• Strong hands-on experience in Python-based test automation .

Core Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in Python .
• Strong experience with PyTest, unittest, or Robot Framework .
• Hands-on experience with UI automation tools such as Playwright and Selenium .
• Strong experience in API automation and REST API testing .
• Experience with Requests and Aiohttp .
• Strong knowledge of SQL for data validation and backend testing.

CI/CD & DevOps

• Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions .
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Linux .
• Strong understanding of Git and branching workflows .
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment .

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP .
• Experience with BDD frameworks , preferably Behave .
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Locust or JMeter .
• Exposure to Kubernetes .
• Experience with containerized test execution.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Python Automation Testing professional with strong expertise in building automation frameworks from scratch, API and UI testing, CI/CD integration, performance testing, and quality engineering. The candidate should also possess strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers while driving automation strategy across projects.