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Sunnyvale, CA

$59.75 - $82.50/hr

SDET with Python coding Sunnyvale, CA FTE/Contract (W2/*) Pay rate: Market Need hands on Python coder Panel is available daily 2-4 PM PST Must Have Skills: Selenium Automation with Java and python ...

SDET

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$59.50 - $77/hr

Role: SDET Location: Sunnyvale, CA(onsite) Key Responsibilities ... Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Selenium (Java + Python)

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How much do python sdet jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for python sdet in California is $57.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.69 and $65.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Python SDET job?

A Python SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) is a professional who specializes in developing automated testing frameworks, writing test scripts, and ensuring software quality using Python. They possess both programming and testing skills, allowing them to create scalable automated tests, identify bugs, and improve software reliability. Python SDETs collaborate with developers, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to integrate testing into the software development lifecycle. Their role is crucial in achieving continuous integration and deployment by automating regression, performance, and API tests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Python Sdet position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Python SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test), you need strong programming skills in Python, a solid understanding of software testing methodologies, and experience with automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Pytest, API testing platforms, and CI/CD systems, along with relevant testing or Python certifications, is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and clear communication skills set standout candidates apart. These competencies are critical for designing robust test automation, ensuring software quality, and collaborating effectively in dynamic development teams.

What does a typical day look like for a Python SDET?

A typical day for a Python SDET involves writing and maintaining automated test scripts, reviewing new software features, and working closely with developers to identify and resolve defects early in the development cycle. You'll often participate in daily standups, collaborate with QA and DevOps teams, and contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines. The role may also require monitoring test execution results, analyzing failures, and updating test plans or documentation as needed. This dynamic mix of coding, testing, and teamwork ensures software quality is integrated throughout the development lifecycle.
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Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET) - ArcGIS Enterprise

Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET) - ArcGIS Enterprise

Esri

Redlands, CA • On-site

$50.25 - $65/hr

Other

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Overview

Build the next generation of ArcGIS Enterprise, a suite of products delivering state-of-the-art mapping and analytics capability to thousands of customers and millions of users worldwide.

Our team builds cutting-edge, highly scalable, and reliable distributed software for on-premises and the cloud to make maps, geographic information, and analyses available on any device, anywhere, at any time. Our Software Development Engineer in Test provides a strong voice in the automated quality assurance process and use the best tools available to design and develop integration, UI and performance tests. As a SDET, you will work with our cross-functional global team of product engineers, software engineers, designers, product managers, and release engineers to understand functional and non-functional requirements and have them be recorded in your automated tests. You will be actively involved in designing and developing automated test frameworks in Java, Python, as well as its reporting infrastructure and dashboards.

If you are passionate about software quality and automation and validating complex distributed systems, join us!

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Engineers to establish test plans, identify gaps in plans, and prioritize manual tests suited for automation
  • Create tests for functional, performance, scalability, and durability testing of Knowledge Graph and link analysis
  • Design and develop automated integration and regression test cases on software components through the API
  • Deploy and schedule integration tests to run daily against the supported graph DBMS platforms and share test results
  • Manage and refactor the suite of integration tests and results dashboards as needed
  • Perform rigorous and in-depth peer reviews of test code
  • Collaborate with Software Development Engineers to improve software quality by understanding the design and writing automated tests for various possible user workflows
  • Measure test coverage and analyze continuous integration test results
  • Define, implement, maintain, and document automated test frameworks
  • Advocate for quality throughout the software development process and advise on test optimization

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in a similar position
  • Programming proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, or Python
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
  • Applied knowledge of testing principles including experience designing and executing test cases
  • Experience using test automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Junit, or Pyunit
  • Understanding of deployment tools such as Jenkins or Chef
  • Developer sensibilities in software design, refactoring, and authoring
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate and resolve software issues
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, data science, network science, mathematics, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, data science, network science, mathematics, or related field
  • Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise or other GIS products
  • Experience writing technical documents for a variety of audiences
  • Experience in authoring and reporting test results in graphical forms and dashboards

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About ESRI

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Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri's geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Redlands, CA, US

Year founded

1969