Software Engineer,Test Automation Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Software Development

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 with in financial services, investment management, or fintech environments
Exposure to Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or Azure Dev Ops
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