Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Python)

XM; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intellectually stimulating work

International training opportunities

Job summary

XM is seeking an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with Python to join the QA team and advance product quality through automation. You will work on the Forex core in a high-growth environment, focusing on API test automation, performance testing, and CI/CD integration.

Requirements include 3+ years QA, 2+ years Python, strong REST API testing, and Git expertise. English proficiency and collaboration with dev teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance.
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in Python development.
• Strong hands-on experience in designing and developing automated tests using Python.
• Strong technical background.
• Experience in testing REST API.
• Confident knowledge of Git.
• Experience in agile software development methodologies and testing procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Very good written and verbal skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Work in close cooperation with the development team to enhance software delivery and quality throughout the entire software development cycle
• Understand and translate high level business requirements to technical requirements
• Advise on efficient performance testing strategies for enhancing delivery and quality throughout the full software development cycle
• Develop formal test procedures and test plans from internal product design documentation as well as from external certification requirements
• Design, develop and modify functional and performance automation tests
• Design and implement test automation framework, required libraries and auto-tests
• Develop emulators for mobile testing
• Build CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation scripts into CI tools
• Manage any issues that may arise and drive resolutions throughout the testing process
• Share technical expertise with the rest of the QA team
• Actively participate in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle

Skills

Python development

QA experience

Agile methodologies

English communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Kafka

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) - Python to join our QA team. You will work with world class specialists in a friendly, supportive and open-minded environment on challenging goals that will help you to grow professionally and achieve new technical levels. This role will focus on improving and monitoring product quality via test automation framework development and test coverage extension for functional and performance suits. You will work with the most valuable part of the product - a Forex brokerage core. If you enjoy working with pure API, Python, cutting-edge technologies, Kafka and AWS, this role is for you.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Work in close cooperation with the development team to enhance software delivery and quality throughout the entire software development cycle
• Understand and translate high level business requirements to technical requirements
• Advise on efficient performance testing strategies for enhancing delivery and quality throughout the full software development cycle
• Develop formal test procedures and test plans from internal product design documentation as well as from external certification requirements
• Design, develop and modify functional and performance automation tests
• Design and implement test automation framework, required libraries and auto-tests
• Develop emulators for mobile testing
• Build CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation scripts into CI tools
• Manage any issues that may arise and drive resolutions throughout the testing process
• Share technical expertise with the rest of the QA team
• Actively participate in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle

Main requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
• Minimum 3 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in Python development
• Strong hands‑on experience in designing and developing automated tests using Python
• Strong technical background
• Experience in testing REST API
• Confident knowledge of Git
• Experience in agile software development methodologies and testing procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Very good written and verbal skills in English

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Experience with asynchronous and multithreading programming
• Experience in testing web sockets
• Experience in Robot Framework
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana
• Experience in testing Kafka broker
• Experience in performance testing
• Experience in the Finance/Forex domain

Benefit from:

• Intellectually stimulating work environment
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

The Hiring Experience: What Awaits You

• Let’s Connect – Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition
• Deep Dive – First Interview with Your Future Team
• Final Connection – Final Interview

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!