Overview

We are hiring for SDET - Data-Heavy Test Automation. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Right Balance provides top-tier technology talent for innovative companies in the US. We’re in the top 50 companies to watch in LA.

Client Engagement Details

Our client is a global technology consultancy focused on designing and implementing secure, observable cloud architectures embracing an Everything as Code (EAC) approach so our clients can focus on their business goals. They can provide strategy, design, implementation, and follow-the-sun support. They also create custom software products when there are missing links in current solutions. The areas of expertise are data-intensive cloud applications supported by RDBMS and NoSQL solutions, CI/CD using DevOps and DevSecOps pipelines, total observability from client to application in the cloud, and hybrid architectures. They are an AWS Advanced Partner and a Datadog Gold Partner. They are proud to share our learnings with the technology community. They believe the difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.

The Role In this role, you'll help shape the future of forecasting for one of the largest mortgage industry companies in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team working with cutting-edge technology at an unparalleled scale. We are looking for a strong automation-focused Python Developer who can help improve and manage data-heavy test automation. Location Remote anywhere in the United States. Candidates living in Virginia near the office will need to go to the office once a week. Arrangement Type: C2C or W2 Visa: H1B, L1, work authorization accepted, Visa Sponsorship is considered. Length: 2+ years, long term

What’s in it for you

1. Learn and evolve your skills using the latest and greatest technology tools in a rapidly growing company.
2. Learn from the best people around you. We constantly challenge the status quo and invent new ways of building a great product.
3. Flexible hours. Join daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings. Other than that you’re in control of your own schedule.
4. 100% remote. Work anywhere, whether it is remotely in the comfort of your home, in a shared co-working space, in an RV on the beach, or while being a nomad in another country.
5. Work on challenging problems, innovate, and positively impact many people's lives while having fun doing it.

Required Qualifications

• Upper-intermediate to fluent speaking and writing English. Able to have a real-time conversation.
• 5+ years of full-time hands-on QA Automation experience.
• 5+ years of full-time hands-on Python experience.
• 3+ years of full-time hands-on AWS experience.
• 2+ years of full-time hands-on API Testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Test Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience navigating and utilizing AWS services for test environments and data pipelines.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) - Pytest.
• Experience with Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) by developing Integration Tests using Python, AWS, and the Python library - Behave.
• Strong automation experience in data-related projects.
• Strong testing automation background.
• Experience with test automation tools, Ideally backend API.
• Experience working in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High-energy, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to provide results with minimal supervision.
• Able to write, present information, and respond to questions from stakeholders.
• Contribute individually and as a member of a team.

Nice to haves

• Proficiency with Java.
• Experience working in the Financial industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrated ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your typical clients?

The majority of our clients are venture-backed startups at the growth stage. Usually, at this stage, the company already achieved a product-market fit and is looking to expand rapidly. That’s where we bring the best engineering practices, strong architecture, the latest technologies, and consistent processes to help companies scale.

What is the length of your engagements?

Most of our long-term full-time engagements last multiple years. It allows you to evolve your career with the client company taking on more responsibilities.

What’s your company size?

The Right Balance team is 60+ engineers going to 100+ by the end of the year. The current client size team is 60+ people. The timing is great to be a part of a rapidly growing team making meaningful contributions.

What happens if the engagement is completed?

Most of our engagements are long-term in nature. That said, if the current engagement is ramping down, we’ll present you with more long-term opportunities to transition into.

What are your core values?

Client First: we only win when our clients win. We treat client challenges as our own.

Ownership: we embrace responsibility, taking on challenges, getting them to completion, and enjoying getting things done.

Quality: we’re passionate about achieving quality outcomes by applying meticulous attention to detail.