
SDET - Backend Test Automation
NEARSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES
Full time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
Location: 100% Remote, Canada
Experience: 6+ Years
Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) specializing in Python and backend testing. In this role, you will design and execute automated tests for APIs, backend services, and cloud-native systems. You will play a critical part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of large-scale distributed environments supporting enterprise-grade data systems.
Key Responsibilities
About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Experience: 6+ Years
Role Summary: NearSource is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) specializing in Python and backend testing. In this role, you will design and execute automated tests for APIs, backend services, and cloud-native systems. You will play a critical part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of large-scale distributed environments supporting enterprise-grade data systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automated unit and integration test suites for APIs and backend services.
- Develop reliable Python-based test scripts to validate microservices and distributed applications.
- Safeguard data accuracy and consistency within large-scale backend data pipelines.
- Partner with engineering teams to embed automated testing within CI/CD workflows.
- Validate cloud-native services on AWS, including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, and CloudWatch.
- Utilize serverless testing approaches and frameworks like PyTest and Serverless.
- Continuously monitor and enhance test coverage to ensure the stability of backend systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python for backend test automation.
- Solid experience building unit and integration tests for APIs and backend applications.
- Deep knowledge of backend and API testing for services, microservices, and data pipelines.
- Practical expertise with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, CloudWatch).
- Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Skilled at integrating automated tests into release and deployment processes.
- Advanced experience with PyTest for test development, execution, and reporting.
- Knowledge of the Serverless framework.
- Broader exposure to cloud platforms (AWS highly preferred, but others are a plus).
- Understanding of compliance and security testing practices.
- Experience with observability and logging tools like Splunk, Kibana, or AWS CloudWatch.
About NearSource: NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Statement: NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.
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