Python SDET - Playwright & AI Exp.

Synechron; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global office network (58 offices in /

Flexible hybrid policy

RRSP with employer contributions

Udemy for Business for all employees

Mentoring and career development

Challenging projects with top-tier金融/技

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a Python Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong Playwright and API testing experience to design scalable automated testing frameworks for web apps, APIs, microservices, and AI-enabled features. You will collaborate with developers, data scientists, and DevOps to embed testing across the software lifecycle, ensuring quality, reliability, and security.

The role covers building reusable utilities, testing AI-driven capabilities, and mentoring junior QA

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Solid knowledge of PyTest, fixtures, assertions, mocking, and reporting.
• Experience with API testing using Requests, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Hands-on with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps.
• Good understanding of SQL and database validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks with Python and Playwright.
• Automate testing for web apps, APIs, microservices, and AI-enabled features.
• Develop reusable test utilities, fixtures, and automation libraries.
• Validate AI/ML features for accuracy, response quality, guardrails, and bias.
• Build API automation using Requests, PyTest, Postman, or REST equivalents.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and analyze failures with engineering teams.
• Contribute to test planning, risk analysis, and release readiness.
• Create test strategies for new features and AI-driven capabilities.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote quality culture.

Skills

Python

Playwright

PyTest

API testing

Test automation

CI/CD

Git

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Requests

Postman

Swagger/OpenAPI

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are looking for a skilled Python Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong experience in Playwright, test automation, API testing, and AI-powered quality engineering. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks that ensure the quality, reliability, performance, and security of our applications.

You will work closely with developers, product managers, data scientists, and DevOps teams to embed testing throughout the software development lifecycle. The role involves testing web applications, APIs, AI/ML-enabled features, and intelligent automation workflows.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Menlo Park, CA is $100K - $115K & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and Playwright.

Automate testing for web applications, APIs, microservices, and AI-enabled applications.

Develop reusable test utilities, fixtures, page objects, and automation libraries.

Validate AI/ML features for:

• Functional accuracy
• Response quality and consistency
• Prompt behavior and guardrails
• Bias, safety, and hallucination risks
• Model/API integration reliability
• Performance, latency, and scalability

Build and maintain API automation using tools such as Requests, PyTest, Postman, or REST Assured equivalents.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

Analyze test failures, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues.

Participate in test planning, requirement reviews, risk analysis, and release readiness activities.

Create test strategies and automation plans for new features and AI-driven capabilities.

Implement data-driven, parameterized, and parallel test execution.

Monitor test results and improve test coverage, reliability, and execution time.

Contribute to quality standards, coding guidelines, and automation best practices.

Mentor junior QA engineers and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.

Strong programming experience with Python.

Strong knowledge of PyTest, test fixtures, assertions, mocking, and test reporting.

Solid understanding of:

• Software testing methodologies
• Defect lifecycle management
• Test planning and execution
• Regression and integration testing

Experience with API testing and tools such as Requests, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or similar.

Hands‑on experience with Git and CI/CD tools.

Good understanding of SQL and database validation.

Preferred skills

Experience testing AI/ML, GenAI, LLM, chatbot, or recommendation system features.

Knowledge of prompt engineering and LLM evaluation techniques.

Experience with AI testing tools, evaluation frameworks, or observability platforms.

Familiarity with OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Hugging Face, or similar platforms.

Experience with Docker and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Locust, or k6.

Experience with accessibility testing and tools such as Axe or Lighthouse.

Familiarity with security testing concepts, OWASP, and secure API practices.

Experience with test reporting tools such as Allure, ReportPortal, or HTML reports.

Knowledge of mobile automation using Appium is a plus.

Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures.

We offer

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On‑demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun‑loving and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.