Hybrid Senior Python QA Architect — Automation Leader

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Belfast seeks a Principal QA Engineer to drive Python-based automation strategy within a dynamic environment. This role involves technical leadership, designing advanced automation frameworks, and mentoring engineers across QA and development teams. Candidates should have over 7 years of automated testing experience, strong Python skills, and a profound understanding of distributed systems. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65k along with a flexible hybrid working model, private pension, and healthcare.

Benefits

Salary up to £65k

Flexible hybrid working model

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare

High spec equipment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of automated testing experience in high reliability domains.
• Expert level Python development applied to automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of performance behaviour in low latency systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for automation across testing types.
• Architect and maintain advanced Python automation frameworks.
• Drive modernization of existing automation tooling and infrastructure.

Skills

Automated testing experience

Python development skills

Understanding of distributed architectures

Knowledge of Linux environments

Leadership within Agile teams

Ability to drive automation strategy

Job description

A leading technology firm in Belfast seeks a Principal QA Engineer to drive Python-based automation strategy within a dynamic environment. This role involves technical leadership, designing advanced automation frameworks, and mentoring engineers across QA and development teams. Candidates should have over 7 years of automated testing experience, strong Python skills, and a profound understanding of distributed systems. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65k along with a flexible hybrid working model, private pension, and healthcare.