lead automation tester in python

Develop robust tests and tools for our backend APIs and services

Support CI/CD frameworks and load balancing

Setup new and maintain existing test environments

Test cloud-based software features for quality and accuracy before they enter production, identify root causes of issues, and stress-test for unusual conditions

Design and develop automated tests and testing modules; maintain and monitor regression testing; evaluate quality metrics and holistic verification frameworks

Participate in product design and code review, advocate for quality needs and processes throughout the software lifecycle

Identify, share, and nurture the adoption of best practices in code health, testing, testability, and maintainability in collaboration with the wider Quality department

Analyze complex software systems and collaborate with others to improve the overall design, testability, and quality

Track and communicate test results in a timely, effective manner

Work with deployment teams to resolve system-level issues

5+ years of experience as Automation Tester in Python

5+ years of professional experience with software quality engineering, automated test development, and testing frameworks

Extensive experience with continuous integration systems (e.g. Jenkins)

Strong background in backend server development and database query languages such as Python and SQL

Working knowledge of Git

Familiarity with scientific computing and statistical analysis with any of Python, R or MATLAB

Interested in growing your knowledge and skills in Test Environment Provisioning and Configuring using technologies like Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, GCP, or AWS

Amazon Web Services

Git

Google Cloud Platform

MATLAB

PostgreSQL

R Language

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Experience with unit testing frameworks

Experience with testing data quality and ETL pipelines

Experience with virtualization, preferably via docker containers

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or engineering, or the physical sciences

Quality mindset, attention to detail

Experience with setting up BDD and/or E2E tests/frameworks (typescript)

Data validation experience or knowledge

Mocking experience