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# Software Engineer, Test Automation

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Testing, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Scrum Methodology, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Git, Pytest, Data Analytics, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/06155d6b-0abd-4989-b308-ddc627af0369

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing automation frameworks using Python and Pytest, along with expertise in ETL testing, PostgreSQL validation, CI/CD pipelines, and quality engineering best practices. This is an opportunity to work in a highly technical, data-driven environment while collaborating with experienced engineers and contributing to impactful automation initiatives., * Strong experience developing automation solutions using Python and Pytest

 * Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated test frameworks
 * Background testing ETL processes and validating data quality
 * Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL/database testing
 * Experience working in Windows environments
 * Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
 * Strong knowledge of software testing principles and quality engineering practices

Preferred Skills & Experience

 * Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
 * Familiarity with Git/version control systems
 * Experience within financial services or investment management environments
 * Strong understanding of test strategy, test design techniques, and automation best practices

Technical Breakdown

 * 40% Python / Pytest Automation Development
 * 25% ETL Testing & Data Validation
 * 20% PostgreSQL / Database Testing
 * 15% CI/CD & Version Control

Role Breakdown

 * 60% Hands-on Automation Development & Testing
 * 20% Building and Improving Test Frameworks
 * 20% Team Collaboration & Quality Initiatives



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