
Python SDET - Senior Engineer
Iris Software Inc. • Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Role & seniority
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SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) – Python
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Experience: 7–8 years
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Stack/tools (mandatory)
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Python
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API automation: REST Assured
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UI automation: Selenium
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Automation framework: creation & development (test frameworks)
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CI/CD & build/deploy: basic knowledge
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Test design: TDD (Test-Driven Development), test design practices
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Databases: Oracle
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SQL: MS SQL
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Design/architect scalable, reusable Python automation frameworks for UI, API, microservices, and integration testing.
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Establish automation strategy & best practices to improve coverage, efficiency, and maintainability.
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Integrate with CI/CD to enable shift-left testing and continuous delivery; support quality-through-testability.
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Must-have skills
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Strong Python programming for automation
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REST Assured (API testing) + Selenium (UI testing)
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Ability to build automation frameworks (design patterns/standards)
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TDD and solid test design practices
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Working knowledge of CI/CD, build/deployment concepts
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Database testing knowledge: Oracle and MS SQL
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Experience with code reviews, quality ownership, and mentoring
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Nice-to-haves
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(Implied/secondary) Experience testing microservices/integrations
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Exposure to Qtest/QC/Jira and other QA tools (mentioned under QA manual tools)
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**Location & work
Full Description
Why Join Iris?Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one of India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture that truly values your talent and ambitions?Join Iris Software — one of the fastest-growing IT services companies — where you own and shape your success story.
About Us At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential. With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services. Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation. Working with UsAt Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth. Our Employee Value Proposition, “Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.” reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it. We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally. Curious what it’s like to work at Iris? Head to this video for an inside look at the people, the passion, and the possibilities. Watch it here.Job Description
SDET - Python
Location: Noida, Gurugram, Pune
Experience: 7-8 Years
Mandatory Skills
- Programming Language (Python), API Automation (REST Assured), Automation Framework Creation & Development, Basic Build, Deployment & CI/CD Knowledge, Oracle, Test Design Practices (TDD), Selenium, MS SQL
Key Responsibilities
Design and architect scalable, maintainable, and reusable Python-based automation frameworks supporting UI, API, microservices, and integration testing. Define automation strategies, select appropriate tools, and establish best practices to maximize coverage, efficiency, and maintainability. Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines enabling shift-left testing and continuous delivery practices. Analyze system architecture and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure applications are built with testability, scalability, and performance in mind. Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and frameworks ensuring adherence to standards, performance optimization, and maintainability. Mentor and guide team members in Python automation frameworks, design patterns, and advanced testing techniques. Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and product teams to align quality engineering initiatives with business and technical goals.
Behavioral Competencies
Demonstrates ownership in driving quality initiatives and testing excellence. Collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders for successful delivery. Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex testing challenges. Communicates proactively to ensure stakeholder alignment and transparency. Mentors team members and promote knowledge sharing across testing practices. Ensures end-to-end quality delivery through effective test ownership. Drives innovation in testing strategies, processes, and automation adoption. Adapts effectively to changing requirements and testing priorities. Maintains attention to detail in testing, validation, and defect management. Takes initiative in improving test coverage, processes, and quality practices.
Mandatory Competencies QA/QE - QA Automation - SDETQA/QE - QA Automation - SeleniumQA/QE - QA Automation - Rest AssuredQA/QE - QA Automation - TDDQA/QE - QA Automation - Framework creation for testingQE - Risk ManagementQA/QE - QA Automation - PythonQA/QE - QA Automation - Basic Build, Deployment and CI/CDQA/QE - QA Manual - Qtest, QC, JIRA and other ToolsPerks and Benefits for IrisiansIris provides world-class benefits for a personalized employee experience. These benefits are designed to support financial, health and well-being needs of Irisians for a holistic professional and personal growth. Click here to view the benefits.