Senior Automation Developer (SDET)

PLATO; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive hiring practices

Accommodation during recruitment

Mentorship and knowledge sharing

Job summary

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. We are seeking a Senior Automation Developer to support a critical backend validation initiative involving Dynamics 365 and enterprise integrations.

You will design and build reusable automation frameworks, validate complex business rules and data integrity, and support large-scale automation across backend systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in test automation development.
• 4+ years of Python experience.
• 2+ years working with Playwright.
• Strong experience with Dynamics 365 / Dataverse.
• Proven expertise in API and backend automation.
• Experience with Azure integrations (Service Bus, Logic Apps, Power Automate).
• Demonstrated ability to build automation frameworks from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable automation frameworks focusing on architecture, design patterns, maintainability, and performance.
• Build robust Python-based automation components, including frameworks, libraries, API clients, validation engines, and utilities.
• Develop enterprise-grade automation using Playwright (Python) for both UI and API testing.
• Validate business rules, data integrity, and integrations across Dynamics 365 / Dataverse environments.
• Work extensively with Dataverse entities, relationships, business rules, and security models to ensure accurate backend validation.
• Retrieve and validate data using OData APIs, including cross-entity data correlation and validation.
• Design and execute API and integration tests across distributed systems and services.
• Validate event-driven and asynchronous integrations using Azure Service Bus (queues, topics, subscriptions).
• Support and test integration workflows built with Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate.
• Integrate automation into Azure DevOps pipelines, including test execution, reporting, and CI/CD enablement.
• Contribute to automation standards, framework design, and best practices across teams.

Skills

Python

Playwright

Dynamics 365/Dataverse

API automation

Azure services

Backend automation

Automation framework design

OData APIs

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

We are seeking a Senior Automation Developer to support a critical backend validation initiative involving Dynamics 365 and enterprise integrations. This role is ideal for an experienced automation engineer with strong software development and architecture capabilities. You will design and build reusable automation frameworks, validate complex business rules and data integrity, and support large-scale automation across backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, reusable automation frameworks with a focus on architecture, design patterns, maintainability, and performance
• Build robust Python-based automation components, including frameworks, libraries, API clients, validation engines, and utilities
• Develop enterprise-grade automation using Playwright (Python) for both UI and API testing
• Validate business rules, data integrity, and integrations across Dynamics 365 / Dataverse environments
• Work extensively with Dataverse entities, relationships, business rules, and security models to ensure accurate backend validation
• Retrieve and validate data using OData APIs, including cross-entity data correlation and validation
• Design and execute API and integration tests across distributed systems and services
• Validate event-driven and asynchronous integrations using Azure Service Bus (queues, topics, subscriptions)
• Support and test integration workflows built with Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate
• Integrate automation into Azure DevOps pipelines, including test execution, reporting, and CI/CD enablement
• Contribute to automation standards, framework design, and best practices across teams

What you'll need

• 8+ years of experience in test automation development
• 4+ years of Python experience
• 2+ years working with Playwright
• Strong experience with Dynamics 365 / Dataverse
• Proven expertise in API and backend automation
• Experience with Azure integrations (Service Bus, Logic Apps, Power Automate)
• Demonstrated ability to build automation frameworks from scratch

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Power Platform certifications

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.

Originally posted on Himalayas