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Senior Software Test Engineer
📍 Hybrid — Andover, MA (2–3 days onsite weekly)
We’re partnering with a leading global Client in the energy and industrial technology space that’s building large-scale digital platforms used across critical infrastructure environments worldwide. The team is growing and looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, building scalable automation frameworks, and working closely with engineering teams in a fast-moving Agile environment.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to work on enterprise-level cloud platforms, modern automation practices, and high-impact systems that support real-world operations across manufacturing, utilities, and energy technology.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and Pytest
• Develop and execute API, integration, performance, and scalability tests
• Support full-stack testing efforts within CI/CD pipelines
• Work closely with developers, architects, and DevOps teams to identify and resolve issues early
• Validate cloud-based applications running in AWS or Azure environments
• Help improve overall testing strategy, automation coverage, and release quality
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Debug complex issues and drive root-cause analysis across distributed systems
What They’re Looking For
• 8 years of experience in software testing and automation
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and Pytest
• Experience with REST API testing and integration testing
• Background working with CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
• Cloud exposure with AWS or Azure
• Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments
• Strong understanding of Agile development practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
• Experience with GitHub Actions
• Exposure to Kafka or stream-processing systems
• Familiarity with Dynatrace or monitoring tools
• Experience with Postman
• Interest or exposure to AI-driven testing approaches
Why This Role Stands Out
• High-visibility enterprise platform work
• Strong engineering culture focused on automation and innovation
• Collaborative cross-functional environment
• Opportunity to influence testing strategy and framework design
• Hybrid flexibility with a stable, long-term program
If you enjoy building automation solutions, improving software quality at scale, and working on modern cloud-based platforms, this could be a great fit.