Senior Python Test Automation Engineer (On-Site, Philly)

Doist; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 96,432 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

Doist is seeking a Python Test Automation Developer for an on-site contract role in Philadelphia, PA. The candidate will contribute across the software development lifecycle with strong Python test automation skills and a solid grasp of RESTful APIs and lab automation platforms.

Requirements include five+ years in the SDLC, experience with Linux/Unix, and expertise in data serialization formats. Excellent communication in English is essential for working with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong development experience in Python in test automation.
• Understanding of lab automation platform.

Responsibilities

• Minimum five year's experience as an active contributor to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong development experience in Python in test automation.
• Understanding of lab automation platform.
• Detailed knowledge of the HTTP specification and the RESTful style.
• Thorough understanding of basic data structures and a high-level understanding of their implementations; experience and proficiency with common algorithms and their relative tradeoffs.
• Proficiency with object-oriented development, data modeling, and design patterns.
• Working in one or more data serialization formats (e.g. XML, JSON, or ASN1).
• Operating in a Linux/Unix environment, including basic system configuration and scripting.
• Designing and building systems for highly available multi-site deployment environments, a solid understanding of the network architectures that support such systems, and familiarity with techniques for tuning application performance.
• Strong English communications skills, with the ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately describe advanced technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Skills

Python Development

Test Automation

RESTful APIs

Linux/Unix

Data structures

OO design

Lab automation

Job description

Doist is seeking a Python Test Automation Developer for an on-site contract role in Philadelphia, PA. The candidate will contribute across the software development lifecycle with strong Python test automation skills and a solid grasp of RESTful APIs and lab automation platforms.

Requirements include five+ years in the SDLC, experience with Linux/Unix, and expertise in data serialization formats. Excellent communication in English is essential for working with diverse teams.