Engineer III, Software Test

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

• Engineer III, 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 III – Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong hands-on experience in Python, Playwright, and pytest to develop reliable and scalable test automation solutions.
• This is a hands-on engineering role focused on test automation, 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 improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
• Key Responsibilities
• * Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Python, pytest, and Playwright.
• * Develop automated tests for web applications, APIs, integration scenarios, and end-to-end workflows.
• * Translate requirements and acceptance criteria into reliable and maintainable automated tests.
• * Develop reusable automation components, utilities, fixtures, and test-data solutions.
• * Maintain and enhance existing Java and Selenium automation as needed.
• * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and improve automated quality feedback.
• * Analyze test failures, application logs, and automation issues to identify and troubleshoot defects.
• * Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, defect analysis, and automation improvements.
• * Independently own automation for assigned features and identify opportunities to improve test coverage and reliability.
• * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and share technical knowledge with other engineers.
• Education and Experience
• * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• * 6–10 years of experience in software engineering, SDET, quality engineering, or test automation.
• Core Competencies
• * Strong programming skills in Python, with hands-on experience in Playwright and pytest.
• * Experience designing and developing scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks.
• * Strong experience with API, integration, and end-to-end test automation.
• * Working knowledge of Java and Selenium for supporting existing automation.
• * Good understanding of object-oriented programming, automation design principles, and engineering best practices.
• * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• * Strong problem-solving, ownership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• * Experience with cloud/container environments, BDD, or non-functional testing is a plus.
• * Familiarity with AI-assisted development and test automation tools such as GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, or equivalent tools is desirable.