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SDET/QA Automation Consultant with strong Python & Playwright (MUST HAVE)

Maven CompaniesFremont, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 23, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Fremont, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
SQLSeleniumPlaywrightPython

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SDET/QA Automation Consultant with strong Python and Playwright experience (MUST HAVE).

📍 Location: Fremont, CA
🏢 Work Arrangement: 5 days onsite per week
📌 Eligibility: Only candidates local to the Bay Area, CA
🚫 No C2C — W-2 consultants only

Interview Process

  1. GliderAI assessment using Python

  2. In-person interview

Top Requirements

(Must haves)

 Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in SDET, QA Automation Engineering, or Software Quality Engineering
  • Strong hands-on programming experience with Python
  • Strong experience with Playwright for test automation
  • Experience with Selenium and automation framework maintenance or migration
  • Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Data Structures & Algorithms
    • Design Patterns
    • Software Engineering Best Practices
    • API Testing
    • Debugging and Troubleshooting
  • Advanced SQL skills, including data validation, joins, and backend analysis
  • Experience with end-to-end test automation across UI, API, and database layers
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate:

  • Thinks like a software engineer, not just a tester
  • Can build and maintain automation frameworks, not just execute test cases
  • Has strong coding and debugging skills
  • Takes ownership of problems from investigation through resolution
  • Can clearly explain architecture decisions and technical tradeoffs
  • Learns quickly and thrives in a fast-moving environment
  • Works independently with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrates curiosity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset

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