Python Automation Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh (5 days onsite in office)
Contract: W2 only, 6-12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $55/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions. Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions.
• Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs.
• Prepares technical and procedural documentation required.
• Facilitates complex problem resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues.
• Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software.
• Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Python (3+ years typical)
• Proficiency in: OOP concepts, modular design, data structures and algorithms, package management and dependency handling
• Experience building scalable applications and utilities
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Experience with at least one Python-based automation stack: PyTest / unittest frameworks, Selenium WebDriver for UI automation, Playwright (modern web automation)
• Ability to automate: UI testing (web apps), API testing (REST services), and integration/system testing
• Good understanding of: test design (BDD/TDD concepts), test data management, assertions and validations
• Create and execute manual test cases for both UI and backend applications
• Experience using Jira and generating test summary reports

Required Education

• Bachelor degree

Preferred Skills

• Application Development
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions Design Group
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Pytest
• Release Management
• Selenium
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, independent worker able to see through to completion

Why Should I Apply?

This role offers an opportunity to work on complex automation projects within a dynamic team environment, utilizing modern Python-based frameworks. It is ideal for candidates seeking to leverage their automation expertise in a challenging and rewarding setting.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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