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 setting. 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.

📌 Senior Python SDET (India)
🏢 MindBrain
📍 India