Senior SDET: Python + Playwright Automation Architect

WorkNovas LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkNovas LLC in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior SDET/QA Engineer to design and implement scalable automation frameworks using Python, Playwright, and Selenium. You will build automated tests across UI, API, and database layers and contribute to CI/CD integration.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, modernization of legacy frameworks, and close collaboration with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SDET, QA Automation Engineering, or Software Quality Engineering
• Strong hands-on programming experience with Python
• Strong experience with Playwright for test automation
• Experience with Selenium and automation framework maintenance or migration
• Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up
• Strong understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms, Design Patterns, Software Engineering Best Practices, API Testing, Debugging and Troubleshooting
• Advanced SQL skills, including data validation, joins, and backend analysis
• Experience with end-to-end test automation across UI, API, and database layers
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python, Playwright, and Selenium
• Build automated tests for web applications, APIs, backend systems, and end-to-end workflows
• Develop reusable automation libraries, utilities, and testing components
• Perform UI, API, integration, regression, functional, and database testing
• Write complex SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and backend verification
• Support modernization efforts, including migration of legacy automation frameworks
• Troubleshoot application issues and perform root cause analysis on production defects
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
• Contribute to automation strategy, framework architecture, and testing best practices
• Participate in code reviews and drive engineering excellence
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software releases
• Help improve software reliability, scalability, and overall user experience

Skills

Python

Playwright

Selenium

CI/CD

SQL

Automation design

Debugging

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

WorkNovas LLC in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior SDET/QA Engineer to design and implement scalable automation frameworks using Python, Playwright, and Selenium. You will build automated tests across UI, API, and database layers and contribute to CI/CD integration.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, modernization of legacy frameworks, and close collaboration with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.