QA Engineer with SDET or Python background

ONLY W2, NO C2C
QA Engineer with SDET or Python background
Fully Onsite Fremont, CA
6-12 Months
INTERVIEW TYPE 2 Rounds

Required Qualifications
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

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar automation tools
Docker and Kubernetes
Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Performance and load testing experience
Experience supporting high-volume production applications
Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems
Agile development experience