Software Engineer, Test Automation

Project overview

Our client is a well-established investment management and financial services organization seeking a Software Engineer, Test Automation to join their technology team on a contract basis. This role will focus on building and maintaining automated testing solutions for data platforms, ETL processes, and enterprise applications using Python, PyTest, PostgreSQL, SQL, and CI/CD tools. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys improving software quality through automation and data validation.

If you're passionate about writing code, solving complex data quality challenges, and helping teams deliver reliable software, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact. You'll work alongside engineering and business stakeholders to design scalable testing strategies, enhance automation frameworks, and support mission-critical releases. The team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical growth, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in test automation within a data-driven environment.

Project details

12 Months Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in Test Automation, SDET, QA Automation, or Software Engineering

Strong Python development experience

Hands-on experience with PyTest or similar Python testing frameworks

Experience testing ETL processes, data pipelines, or backend systems

Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL

Experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks

Experience with Git or other version control systems

Understanding of CI/CD pipeline testing and release processes

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Desired Skills & Experience Experience within financial services, investment management, or fintech environments

Exposure to Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps

Experience with data quality validation and reconciliation testing

Familiarity with workflow orchestration or scheduling platforms such as Airflow

Experience performing source-to-target data testing

Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 50% Python & Test Automation Development

25% SQL / PostgreSQL Data Validation & ETL Testing

15% CI/CD Pipeline & Release Support

10% Defect Management, Documentation & Process Improvement Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands On

0% Management Duties

30% Team Collaboration

Job Facts: Contract W2 | On-site | $75 - $85/hr

Skills: SAP BASIS, FOCUS, Quality Assurance, Writing, Continuous Improvement, Software Engineering, Extract, Transform, Load, Scripting, Git, Version Control, Agile, Scrum, Financial Services, Investment Management, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Testing, Workflow, Orchestration, Scheduling, Data Quality, Root Cause Analysis, Communication, Python, Automated Testing, SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Validation, ETL QA, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Defect Management, Documentation, Process Improvement, Management, Collaboration

Reference: Dice Id: 10105282 | Position Id: 893434

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Boston, MA, US, US