Software Engineer, Test Automation

Boston, MA, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
$75 - $85/hr
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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

Summary

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.

Contract Duration: 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
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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 893434
  • Posted 20 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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