Python SDET

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a skilled Python Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong experience in Playwright, test automation, API testing, and AI-powered quality engineering. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks that ensure the quality, reliability, performance, and security of our applications.

You will work closely with developers, product managers, data scientists, and DevOps teams to embed testing throughout the software development lifecycle. The role involves testing web applications, APIs, AI/ML-enabled features, and intelligent automation workflows.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Menlo Park, CA is $100K - $115K & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and Playwright.

Create end-to-end, functional, regression, smoke, integration, and cross-browser test suites.

Automate testing for web applications, APIs, microservices, and AI-enabled applications.

Develop reusable test utilities, fixtures, page objects, and automation libraries.

Validate AI/ML features for:

• Functional accuracy
• Response quality and consistency
• Prompt behavior and guardrails
• Bias, safety, and hallucination risks
• Model/API integration reliability
• Performance, latency, and scalability

Build and maintain API automation using tools such as Requests, PyTest, Postman, or REST Assured equivalents.

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

Perform test execution across multiple browsers, devices, environments, and operating systems.

Analyze test failures, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues.

Participate in test planning, requirement reviews, risk analysis, and release readiness activities.

Create test strategies and automation plans for new features and AI-driven capabilities.

Implement data-driven, parameterized, and parallel test execution.

Monitor test results and improve test coverage, reliability, and execution time.

Contribute to quality standards, coding guidelines, and automation best practices.

Mentor junior QA engineers and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation.

Strong programming experience with Python.

Hands-on experience with Playwright for browser automation.

Strong knowledge of PyTest, test fixtures, assertions, mocking, and test reporting.