Test Automation Engineer - Python, ETL & Data Validation

Kelly Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is seeking a Software Engineer, Test Automation for a contract engagement in Boston, MA. You will build and maintain automated testing solutions for data platforms, ETL processes, and enterprise applications using Python, PyTest, PostgreSQL, SQL, and CI/CD tools.

The role emphasizes data quality, scalable testing strategies, and collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver reliable software in a data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in test automation, SDET, QA automation, or software engineering.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Hands-on PyTest experience.
• Experience with ETL data pipelines or backend systems.
• Strong SQL skills and PostgreSQL experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Experience with Git or another version control system.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline testing and release processes.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Validate data with SQL/PostgreSQL and perform ETL testing.
• Support CI/CD pipeline testing and release activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders on testing strategies.
• Contribute to defect management and documentation.

Skills

Python

PyTest

SQL

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is seeking a Software Engineer, Test Automation for a contract engagement in Boston, MA. You will build and maintain automated testing solutions for data platforms, ETL processes, and enterprise applications using Python, PyTest, PostgreSQL, SQL, and CI/CD tools.

The role emphasizes data quality, scalable testing strategies, and collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver reliable software in a data-driven environment.