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Sr. SDET Python Automation & Data Testing

Company:
aKube
Location:
Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Posted:
March 19, 2026
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Description:

City b> <\/b>Santa Monica, CA /Glendale, CA /Seattle, WA<\/span>

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Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote b> <\/span>Hybrid (4 days onsite per week, no flexibility)

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Duration: <\/span b> 10 Months

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Rate Range b> <\/span>Upto $100/hr on W2

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Work Authorization: <\/span b>GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B

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Must Have b>

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Python

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Test automation framework development

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API testing

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UI testing

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Integration testing

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End -to -end acceptance testing

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CI/CD pipeline integration

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Jenkins or Spinnaker

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Gherkin / BDD / TDD

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SQL

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Database testing

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Backend testing

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Selenium

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ETL / data accuracy validation

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Big data exposure such as Spark or Hadoop

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Responsibilities b>

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Partner with software engineers to understand the advertising platform and define effective test strategies.

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Build and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites across UI, API, integration, and end -to -end layers.

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Participate in design discussions to improve platform testability and strengthen defect detection and prevention.

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Support issue triage, root cause analysis, and cross -team defect resolution.

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Create and execute manual test cases where automation is not practical.

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Convert manual test coverage into automated coverage wherever feasible.

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Validate backend workflows, database logic, and data accuracy across systems.

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Contribute within distributed Scrum teams operating in 2 -week sprint cycles.

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Qualifications b>

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4+ years of hands -on software test development experience across functional and non -functional testing.

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Strong Python proficiency with solid backend testing experience.

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Experience designing, building, and enhancing test automation frameworks.

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Strong experience in API, UI, integration, database, and end -to -end testing.

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Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar.

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Experience with Gherkin and BDD/TDD practices.

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Strong SQL skills, including query writing and optimization for database validation.

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Experience validating ETL pipelines, data quality, and data accuracy.

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Familiarity with distributed Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

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Nice to Have b>

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Big data testing experience with Spark or Hadoop

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Server -side application testing experience

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Advertising technology domain experience

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