Engineer II, Software Test

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Engineer II, Software Test As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every day by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Position Summary We are seeking an Engineer II - Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with hands-on experience in Python, Playwright, and pytest to develop and maintain reliable test automation solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on test automation development, API testing, debugging, and CI/CD integration. Python and Playwright are the primary technologies, with Java and Selenium used to support existing automation solutions. You will work closely with software development, product, DevOps, and quality engineering teams to develop automated tests, improve test coverage, and contribute to software quality throughout the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities . Develop and maintain automated tests using Python, pytest, and Playwright. . Develop automated tests for web applications, APIs, integration scenarios, and end-to-end workflows. . Translate requirements, test cases, and acceptance criteria into reliable and maintainable automated tests. . Develop and maintain reusable automation components, utilities, fixtures, and test-data solutions. . Contribute to the development and improvement of test automation frameworks. . Maintain and enhance existing Java and Selenium-based automation as needed. . Integrate and execute automated tests within CI/CD pipelines. . Analyze test failures, application logs, and automation results to identify and troubleshoot defects and automation issues. . Participate in code reviews, defect analysis, technical discussions, and continuous improvement activities. . Identify opportunities to improve test coverage, automation reliability, and execution efficiency. . Collaborate effectively with developers, product teams, DevOps engineers, and other quality engineers. Education and Experience . Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. . 3-6 years of experience in software engineering, SDET, quality engineering, or test automation. Core Competencies . Good programming skills in Python, with hands-on experience in Playwright and pytest. . Experience developing and maintaining reusable and maintainable test automation solutions. . Experience with API, integration, and end-to-end test automation. . Working knowledge of Java and Selenium for supporting existing automation solutions. . Good understanding of object-oriented programming, automation design principles, and software engineering practices. . Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, debugging, and root cause analysis. . Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. . Ability to work independently on assigned automation tasks and contribute effectively within an engineering team. . Exposure to cloud/container environments, BDD, non-functional testing, or AI-assisted development and test automation tools is desirable.