Python Developer AWS, with QA Testing Experience

Python Developer AWS, with QA Testing Experience

Location: Reston, VA or Washington, DC

Hybrid: 3 days onsite

We are seeking a Python Developer AWS, with QA Testing Experience for a contract position with strong expertise in testing, automation, and quantitative analysis to join the application team.

Responsibilities

Design and implement automated test frameworks, validate complex models, generate test cases, perform functional and regression testing, and maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure accuracy and reliability of analytical systems.

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for regression and performance testing of quantitative models and applications.

Generate detailed test cases based on functional requirements, model specifications, and quantitative assumptions.

Perform rigorous testing of financial and analytical models, including sensitivity analysis, back?testing, and stress testing in AWS environments.

Prepare datasets and execute model runs in AWS for validation and scenario analysis.

Collaborate with development and modeling teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects in model logic and automation workflows.

Document test plans, validation results, and maintain compliance with model governance standards.

Enhance and optimize existing test automation processes, ensuring scalability and reproducibility.

Utilize AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) for deployment, testing environments, and automation pipelines.

Ensure code quality and testing rigor through best practices and continuous integration.

Technical Skills

Must have hands?on experience with AWS cloud services.

Python development experience.

Solid understanding of software testing methodologies combined with quantitative modeling principles.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, or related discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience in software testing, automation, or quantitative engineering.

Programming: Strong proficiency in Python for development and automation. Exposure to Java and R is desirable.

Cloud Expertise: Hands?on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and cloud?based testing environments.

Testing Expertise: Ability to design and execute unit tests, integration tests, regression tests, and model validation tests. Experience in creating and managing test cases and documentation.

Automation: Knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (PyTest, Selenium, or similar). Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems is a plus.

Quantitative Analysis: Understanding of statistical testing, model risk concepts, and performance metrics for analytical models.

Version Control & CI/CD: Familiarity with Git and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem?solving skills, excellent communication, and documentation abilities.

Benefits

SES hires W2 benefitted and non?benefitted consultants. Our contract employee benefits include group medical, dental, vision, life, LT and ST disability insurance, 21 days of accrued paid time off, 401k, tuition reimbursement, performance bonuses, paid overtime, and more.

Please contact me to discuss the details of this position further.

Please forward resume directly to for immediate consideration rstarinieri at sesc .com

I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Robin Starinieri

Director of Recruiting

Systems Engineering Services #J-18808-Ljbffr