Junior SDET: AI-Driven QA with Python & Java in Azure

Prophecy Technologies Corp; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prophecy Technologies Corp in the United States is seeking a Junior SDET with strong Python and Java fundamentals, hands-on test automation, and an interest in AI-assisted quality engineering. The role includes modern CI/CD pipelines and exposure to Azure DevOps environments.

You will design and maintain test cases, automate with Selenium/Playwright, validate APIs and data, and support senior SDETs in backend and data quality efforts on enterprise-grade applications.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in Python and Java.
• Hands-on test automation experience.
• Exposure to Azure environments and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Familiarity with UI automation tools (Selenium/Playwright).
• Basic data validation using SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test cases based on project requirements.
• Participate in requirement review, defect triages, and represent QA.
• Execute test cases and report bugs using Azure DevOps/Jira or similar tools.
• Automate test scripts using Python and/or Java as required.
• Contribute to UI automation using Selenium / Playwright.
• Execute automated regression suites and analyze failures.
• Utilize AI tools to accelerate test case creation and improve code quality.
• Perform basic data validation using SQL and Python.
• Validate API responses, database records, and file-based data (CSV/JSON).
• Support senior SDETs in backend and data quality testing efforts.

Skills

Python

Java

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

PyTest

JUnit

TestNG

REST API testing

SQL

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong fundamentals in Python and Java, hands-on test automation experience, and a growing interest in AI-assisted quality engineering. The ideal candidate will have exposure to Azure environments and Azure DevOps pipelines, with wealth management / financial services domain knowledge considered a strong added advantage. This role provides an opportunity to work on enterprise-grade applications, modern CI/CD pipelines, and AI-enabled QA practices under the guidance of senior SDETs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain test cases based on project requirements.
• Participate in requirement review, defect triages, and represent QA.
• Execute test cases and report bugs using Azure DevOps/Jira or similar tools.
• Automate test scripts using Python and/or Java as required.
• Contribute to UI automation using Selenium / Playwright.
• Execute automated regression suites and analyze failures.
• Utilize AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Copilot agents, AI assistants) to accelerate test case creation, improve automation code quality, and analyze test failures and logs.
• Apply AI responsibly with human review and validation, and learn prompt-engineering best practices for QA use cases.
• Perform basic data validation using SQL and Python.
• Validate API responses, database records, and file-based data (CSV/JSON).
• Support senior SDETs in backend and data quality testing efforts.

Required Skills:

• Programming: Hands-on experience with Python and Java.
• Automation Testing: Experience with Selenium / Playwright or similar tools.
• Familiarity with test frameworks (PyTest, JUnit, TestNG).
• API Testing: Basic understanding of REST APIs and JSON.
• Databases: Working knowledge of SQL for validation and troubleshooting.
• CI/CD & Version Control: Git fundamentals.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps pipelines is a strong plus.

Qualifications:

• No specific years of experience mentioned, but the role is for a Junior SDET.

Preferred Skills: