Python SDET - Senior Engineer

Iris Software Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software is seeking an experienced QA Automation engineer to design and implement scalable, Python-based automation frameworks for UI, API, and microservices testing. You will drive automation strategies, integrate with CI/CD, and ensure high-quality delivery across complex applications.

The role requires 6-8 years of QA automation experience, strong Python and API testing skills, familiarity with TDD, Selenium, JIRA, and database testing with MS SQL.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of QA automation experience.
• Proficient in Python and API automation.
• Experience building scalable automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and build pipelines.
• Strong test design and execution skills.
• Knowledge of TDD.
• Experience with JIRA and Selenium.
• Experience with MS SQL database.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable Python-based automation frameworks for UI, API, microservices, and integration testing.
• Define automation strategies, select tools, and establish best practices to maximize coverage and maintainability.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines enabling shift-left testing and continuous delivery.
• Analyze system architectures and collaborate with engineering for testability and performance.
• Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and frameworks.
• Mentor team members in Python automation frameworks and testing techniques.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align quality initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Python automation

API automation

Automation framework design

CI/CD knowledge

Test case design

TDD

JIRA

Selenium

MS SQL

Tools

Rest Assured

Job description

Why Join Iris?

Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one of India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture that truly values your talent and ambitions? Join Iris Software — one of the fastest-growing IT services companies — where you own and shape your success story.

About Us

At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential.

With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.

Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us

At Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth.

Our Employee Value Proposition, "Build Your Future. Own Your Journey." reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it.

We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally.

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Job Description

Experience: 6-8 Years

Location: Noida, Gurugram, Pune

Mandatory Skills: Programming Language (Python), API Automation (REST Assured), Automation Framework Creation & Development, Basic Build, Deployment & CI/CD Knowledge, Test Case Creation and Execution, Test Design Practices (TDD), JIRA, Selenium, MS SQL

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, maintainable, and reusable Python-based automation frameworks supporting UI, API, microservices, and integration testing.
• Define automation strategies, select appropriate tools, and establish best practices to maximize coverage, efficiency, and maintainability.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines enabling shift-left testing and continuous delivery practices.
• Analyze system architecture and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure applications are built with testability, scalability, and performance in mind.
• Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and frameworks ensuring adherence to standards, performance optimization, and maintainability.
• Mentor and guide team members in Python automation frameworks, design patterns, and advanced testing techniques.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and product teams to align quality engineering initiatives with business and technical goals.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrates ownership in driving quality initiatives and testing excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex testing challenges.
• Communicates proactively to ensure stakeholder alignment and transparency.
• Mentors team members and promote knowledge sharing across testing practices.
• Ensures end-to-end quality delivery through effective test ownership.
• Drives innovation in testing strategies, processes, and automation adoption.
• Adapts effectively to changing requirements and testing priorities.
• Maintains attention to detail in testing, validation, and defect management.
• Takes initiative in improving test coverage, processes, and quality practices.

Mandatory Competencies

• QA/QE - QA Automation - Python
• QA/QE - QA Automation - Rest Assured
• QA/QE - QA Automation - TDD
• QA/QE - QA Automation - Basic Build, Deployment and CI/CD
• QA/QE - QA Automation - Selenium
• QA/QE - QA Manual - Qtest, QC, JIRA and other Tools
• QE - Risk Management
• QA/QE - QA Manual - Test Case Creation, Execution, Planning, Reporting with risks/dependencies

Perks And Benefits For Irisians

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