Senior QA Engineer - Python for ETL & Cloud Data

Speak to Kit; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Speak to Kit is seeking a Senior QA Engineer with a Python and data engineering focus. The role is largely remote with occasional travel to client sites in London, offering £70,000 to £85,000 per year.

You will design Python test automation frameworks, validate ETL data, and collaborate across CI/CD pipelines on AWS, GCP or Azure, shaping testing approaches for cloud-native data platforms. This role suits someone who can communicate with senior stakeholders and grow into a people-lead position

Qualifications

• At least 2 years hands-on Python test automation.
• Solid ETL pipeline testing and data validation experience.
• Strong PyTest and SQL skills.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP or Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as AWS Pipelines or GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of data engineering principles.
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Potential and appetite to grow into a people lead role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Python test automation frameworks, using BDD approaches.
• Test ETL pipelines, validate data, and ensure data quality across the stack.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts in a continuous build environment.
• Work collaboratively with engineers across CI/CD pipelines (AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Apply understanding of cloud architecture principles to testing cloud-native data platforms.
• Perform comprehensive data testing based on data requirements and engineering context.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across projects.
• Contribute to the wider QA practice, not just delivery on individual projects.

Skills

Python automation

ETL testing

PyTest

SQL

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Data engineering

Stakeholder comms

Leadership potential

Tools

GitHub Actions

AWS Pipelines

CI/CD tools

Job description

Speak to Kit is seeking a Senior QA Engineer with a Python and data engineering focus. The role is largely remote with occasional travel to client sites in London, offering £70,000 to £85,000 per year.

You will design Python test automation frameworks, validate ETL data, and collaborate across CI/CD pipelines on AWS, GCP or Azure, shaping testing approaches for cloud-native data platforms. This role suits someone who can communicate with senior stakeholders and grow into a people-lead position