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.