REMOTE- Senior SDET (Python/ TypeScript)

Job Description

An employer is seeking a Senior SDET with a strong foundation in Python based test automation to help ensure the quality and reliability of enterprise and consumer facing platforms. This role focuses on designing and implementing automated testing solutions across UI and API layers, working closely with engineering and DevOps teams to embed quality into our CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate is hands on, automation first, and comfortable working in Linux environments while supporting fast moving Agile teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Python as the primary language

• Implement and maintain API test automation for RESTful services supporting high volume production systems

• Contribute to UI automation using Playwright and TypeScript where applicable

• Develop and maintain shell scripts to support test execution, environment setup, and automation workflows

• Execute tests and troubleshoot issues in Linux based environments

• Integrate automated tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable execution and fast feedback

• Partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and DevOps to define test strategies and acceptance criteria

• Analyze automation results, identify root causes of failures, and improve test coverage and stability

• Promote automation best practices and contribute to continuous quality improvements across teams

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Skills and Requirements

5+ years of experience in test automation or SDET roles

Strong proficiency in Python for test automation and framework development

Experience with API test automation (REST, JSON, authentication mechanisms)

Hands on experience with Playwright and TypeScript for web automation

Proficiency working in Linux environments and writing shell scripts (bash)

Experience using Git and integrating tests into GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Solid understanding of software testing principles, automation strategies, and Agile methodologies

Experience leveraging AI tooling for programming/ testing Experience testing high traffic, consumer facing applications

Familiarity with containerized test execution (Docker)

Exposure to cloud based platforms and distributed systems

QSR or similar industry experience