Python SDET with Snowflake

Position:Jefferies is seeking a Snowflake with Python experience ( SDET) consultant for Risk related applications. Candidate should have hands on experience in both Snowflake & Python based automated testing.Experience in a financial services and/or risk systems - Credit/Market Risk is must.Primary Responsibilities:- Build and maintain robust test automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend systems.- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts against Risk systems - both manual and automated.- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo or GitHub Actions.- Perform regression, integration, and system testing across front-end and back-end components.- Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to resolve defects and optimize performance.- Provide regular status to business and IT stakeholders.- Analyse requirements and design logical, comprehensive test scenarios.- Participate in Agile ceremonies - sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.- Execute and document test cases, results, and log defects for failed cases.- Retest the defect fixes and track it to closure.- Contribute to performance and security testing initiatives.Desired Experience/Skills:- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Snowflake, QA automation, and DevOps.- Strong experience with Python, AWS, Snowflake.- Experience with Oracle and BI tools (Astrato, Qlik, Tableau, or similar).- Good knowledge of Unix, Windows and SQL.- Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and test-driven development.- Strong proficiency in SQL and database systems (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server).- Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, and version control best practices.- Exposure to financial services and/or risk systems - Credit/Market Risk is a strong plus.- Co-ordinate with Project/Program managers with clear communications.- Adept at providing Testing, Technical and Domain expertise by guidance to team.- Good communication, presentation skills and problem-solving skillsPersonal Attributes- Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly.- Able to function effectively as a member of a team.- Proactive with respect to personal and technical development.