Freelance Python Automation Engineer Jobs in Waterbury, CT

INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)

Position Summary - Software Development Engineer in Test II

The Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET II) will work collaboratively as part of a project team, pairing with developers to create, develop, maintain, and automate test cases, to run manually and within the defined automation framework. This individual must be innovative, self-motivated, and willing to develop new skills while constantly improving existing abilities and needs to be interested in problem solving, developing tools, and hardware and software interoperability. This resource is a team player, willing to learn from the talented engineering colleagues on software best practices while educating them on the latest technology and software infrastructure. Also, the SDET II resource integrates the latest technology into the test infrastructure for our automatic tank gauges and cloud-based applications.

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Develop test plans to verify and validate automated tank gauge features
• Design, develop, and execute software solutions based on test requirements and technical specification to ensure quality on our automated tank gauge and related platforms
• Continuously improve the test automation framework
• Develop automation execution reports that communicate failed tests and failure points to stakeholders
• Integrate automated tests into the make/build process for continuous integration using frameworks such as Jenkins or Bamboo (either directly or helping DevOps to do it)
• Monitor automation processes and communicate failures
• Support non-functional testing (stress, performance/load, and security testing) with automation and test data as needed
• Review and refactor existing automated tests as well as enhance our automation regression technology to ensure the software quality improvement and efficiency of the test
• Communicate test results and highlight potential quality risks
• Ensure test automation design is traceable to requirements or user stories and achieves a high level of requirement/test coverage
• Interact with product manager, development teams and QA colleagues to develop a strong understanding of the project and product testing objectives
• Function as an integral part of the project team
• Collect, analyze and interpret test metrics
• Summarize test data and report findings

WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with test automation frameworks required
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages (Java preferred)
• Proven ability to write automated test scripts to validate APIs, Software functionality and Firmware using automation tools and frameworks including NUnit, C++, C#, Junit, TestNG, NodeJS, Java, Python, Selenium, and Python
• Experience using Selenium to automate WebUI tests
• Good knowledge about both Linux and Windows OS
• Good knowledge about with CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Travis)
• Sub-versioning using svn and/or git
• Gained seniority working in project team and/or as part of an agile SCRUM project team, and experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior Driven Development (BDD) a plus
• Good knowledge with Agile software development
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or Automation Engineer role
• Knowledge of the system development life cycle
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work well in a team-oriented environment with developers, test engineers, and product owners
• Other UI automation experience (such as QT)
• Linux scripting (bash)

Other Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Must have a strong work ethic and possess the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, manage priorities, and adapt to an on-going, progressively changing work environment.
• Knowledge or experience in configuring and troubleshooting hardware a plus
• Experience with using hardware single-board computers (Beagle Bone, Raspberry Pi) a plus
• Experience with TestNG writing assertions
• TDD/BDD experience
• Electronics fundamentals
• Capability to guide SDET on internal initiatives or as QA lead for a project

Relationships

• Position reports to Quality Manager, Software Engineer
• Works as team member that will include other SQA Engineers and Developers
• Works in an international team

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Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant's geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. 

WHO IS GILBARCO VEEDER-ROOT

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

WHO IS VONTIER
Vontier(NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity,automationand multi-energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.
With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com
At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.
Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.
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