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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer in Test (SDET - **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, JSON, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, RabbitMQ, E2e Testing, Selenium, Software Construction, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Strategies of Testing, Web Applications, Google Cloud, Performance Testing, Spring Cloud, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Pytest, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3b67c629-1884-40b8-81a1-2cf7f16082fa ## About the Role * 6+ years of experience as a Software Developer in Test (SDET), QA Automation Engineer, or Software Engineer focused on test automation * Expert-level Python programming skills * Extensive experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using PyTest * Experience developing automated API, integration, regression, and end-to-end test suites * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software engineering best practices * Experience testing cloud-native applications deployed in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform * Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines * Strong experience with REST APIs, JSON, and API automation tools * Solid understanding of SQL and database validation techniques * Experience working within Agile software development environments * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills Desired Skills & Experience * Experience within investment management, asset management, hedge funds, financial services, or fintech * Experience with Playwright, Selenium, or modern UI automation frameworks * Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications * Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures * Exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or messaging platforms * Experience with performance testing tools such as k6, JMeter, or Locust * Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps * Experience mentoring junior automation engineers * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position. ## Description This role is ideal for an experienced automation engineer who enjoys writing production-quality code, building scalable test frameworks from scratch, and partnering closely with software engineers throughout the SDLC. You'll help define the automation strategy for mission-critical financial applications while working with modern cloud technologies, distributed systems, and CI/CD pipelines., * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade automation frameworks using Python and PyTest * Build automated testing solutions for APIs, backend services, web applications, and cloud platforms * Partner closely with Software Engineers throughout the development lifecycle to improve software quality * Create reusable automation libraries and testing utilities that scale across multiple engineering teams * Develop automated regression, smoke, functional, integration, and end-to-end test suites * Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery * Identify quality gaps early through automation and proactive testing strategies * Debug complex software issues and work alongside developers to resolve production defects * Contribute to automation standards, coding best practices, and quality engineering initiatives * Continuously evaluate new testing tools and technologies to improve engineering efficiency Tech Breakdown * 45% Python & PyTest Automation Development * 25% API & Backend Testing * 20% Cloud, CI/CD & DevOps Integration * 10% Test Strategy & Quality Engineering Daily Responsibilities * 80% Hands-On Automation Development * 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration * 10% Test Strategy, Code Reviews & Mentorship ## Related Videos - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)