We are seeking a skilled SDET / Backend QA Engineer with solid expertise in Python, AWS, and distributed systems to ensure the quality and reliability of backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, serverless services, and test automation frameworks, along with a strong background in backend quality engineering. You will play a key role in designing scalable testing solutions for high-performance, event-driven systems leveraging AWS and Kafka.
Requirements
SDET Backend QA Engineer Python AWS
Experience: 4+ years 6+ yrs
Location: Hyderabad
Work Mode: Hybrid
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full time
Notice Period: Immediate
Key responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and Pytest.
Perform API and backend service testing (functional, integration, regression, and performance testing).
Validate distributed systems built on Kafka, AWS services, and serverless architectures.
Develop test strategies for microservices and event-driven systems.
Write and execute test cases for REST APIs and backend workflows.
Implement testing for AWS serverless services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, etc.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins).
Monitor applications and test settings using Grafana and CloudWatch.
Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases.
Ensure end-to-end quality engineering practices across backend systems.
Required skills and experience
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience with Pytest for automation testing
Hands-on experience with AWS (especially Serverless services like Lambda, API Gateway)
Kafka (event streaming systems)
Unix/Linux environments
Proven experience as SDET with strong API and backend service testing
Experience in functional, integration, and regression testing
Automation frameworks and test desi