SDET/QA Automation Engineer with Python 2.7

As an SDET/QA Automation Engineer with Python 2.7 at our international company, your primary responsibilities will encompass supporting the existing testing systems, executing tests, and verifying results. You'll troubleshoot issues, refine processes, and enhance functionality. Keeping tech documentation up to date, debugging package failures, and developing and maintaining Python test automation (Jenkins) will also be key duties, along with configuring test environments and extending CI/CD test coverage.

To be considered for the SDET/QA Automation Engineer position at our international company, you should have a minimum of 4 years of general QA experience, 2 years in QA Automation, and 2 years of hands-on experience in Python, specifically Python 2.7. In addition, strong Linux expertise, confident experience with Jenkins, and familiarity with DevOps principles such as Docker and Ansible will be highly regarded.

Yes, the SDET/QA Automation Engineer position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. Our team predominantly operates in the Central European Time zone, offering flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule while collaborating with colleagues.

Working as an SDET/QA Automation Engineer with our international company comes with numerous benefits, including generous vacation days (24 days per year), paid national holidays, sick leave, and reimbursement for medical insurance and co-working or gym expenses. Additionally, we emphasize professional development and offer rewards for innovative ideas that can be patented.

In this role as an SDET/QA Automation Engineer, you'll primarily work with Python 2.7 for test automation, Jenkins for CI/CD processes, and Linux as your operating system. Familiarity with Bash/Shell scripting and DevOps practices, including Docker and Ansible, will also be beneficial as you navigate our technology stack.

When answering this question, emphasize your hands-on experience with Python in automation contexts. Be specific about the frameworks you’ve used, such as pytest or unittest, and describe projects where your automation efforts improved testing efficiency.

When discussing your experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, focus on specific projects where you set up or managed CI/CD pipelines. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them to ensure efficient and reliable builds, tests, and deployments.

To answer this, detail your systematic approach to debugging, such as examining logs, isolating the problem, and reviewing code changes. Share an example where your troubleshooting efforts led to resolving a significant issue, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

In your response, outline your commitment to maintaining up-to-date documentation. Mention practices like tracking changes promptly, utilizing version control, and conducting regular reviews to ensure that your documentation accurately reflects the current systems and processes.

When discussing Agile and Scrum, share your experiences working within these frameworks, focusing on your roles in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Highlight how these methodologies help improve collaboration and flexibility in the development process.

Your answer should emphasize your awareness of legacy systems' unique challenges. Describe your approach to creating tests that account for older functionalities and how you maintain an understanding of the operation of these systems amid the evolution of technology.

Outline your best practices for maintaining a test environment, such as using containerization (Docker) to isolate environments, consistently updating dependencies, and ensuring that each test setup mirrors production conditions closely to produce reliable results.

Prepare a specific example that demonstrates your analytical and problem-solving abilities. Explain the testing scenario, what made it challenging, the steps you took to address the issue, and the positive outcome that resulted from your efforts.

Convey your proactive approach to professional growth. Mention resources such as blogs, webinars, industry conferences, and community discussions that keep you informed of the latest trends and innovations in testing technologies.

When answering this question, reflect on your passion for quality assurance, the satisfaction of solving complex problems, and your desire to contribute to the integrity of software products. Describe how these motivations drive you to excel in your role as an SDET/QA Automation Engineer.