Python Automation Test Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Python Automation Test Engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for web, API, and cloud‑native applications. The role emphasizes Python‑based frameworks, CI/CD integration, and close collaboration with development and DevOps teams to ensure high‑quality releases.

Role Snapshot

• Python automation testing
• Web & API test script development
• Framework design (Selenium/Playwright/PyTest/Robot)
• CI/CD pipeline integration
• Defect tracking & reporting
• Collaboration with dev & DevOps

Must-Have Requirements

• Python
• Automation testing frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, Robot Framework)
• REST API testing (Postman)
• Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• SQL and database testing
• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Software QA
• Test automation

Nice-to-Have Signals

• AWS/cloud‑based application experience
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Microservices architecture knowledge
• Performance testing exposure
• Security testing exposure
• AI/ML or Generative AI testing experience
• AWS/cloud applications
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Performance testing
• Security testing
• AI/ML testing

Work Setup

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Relocation
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts in Python for web, API, and cloud‑native platforms.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and API testing using frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, PyTest, or Robot Framework.
• Build and extend automation frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to embed quality checks throughout the delivery flow.
• Track, report, and validate defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Continuously improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and overall quality processes.

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to performance or security testing.
• Background testing AI/ML or Generative AI applications.