Senior Python Test Automation Engineer

Role Overview:• Minimum five year's experience as an active contributor to all phases of the software development lifecycle• Strong development experience in Python in test automation• Understanding of lab automation platform• Detailed knowledge of the HTTP specification and the RESTful style• Thorough understanding of basic data structures and a high-level understanding of their implementations; experience and proficiency with common algorithms and their relative tradeoffs• Proficiency with object-oriented development, data modeling, and design patterns• Working in one or more data serialization formats (e.g. XML, JSON, or ASN1)• Operating in a Linux/Unix environment, including basic system configuration and scripting• Designing and building systems for highly available multi-site deployment environments, a solid understanding of the network architectures that support such systems, and familiarity with techniques for tuning application performance• Strong English communications skills, with the ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately describe advanced technical concepts to diverse audiencesKey resposabilities:• Minimum five year's experience as an active contributor to all phases of the software development lifecycle• Strong development experience in Python in test automation• Understanding of lab automation platform• Detailed knowledge of the HTTP specification and the RESTful style• Thorough understanding of basic data structures and a high-level understanding of their implementations; experience and proficiency with common algorithms and their relative tradeoffs• Proficiency with object-oriented development, data modeling, and design patterns• Working in one or more data serialization formats (e.g. XML, JSON, or ASN1)• Operating in a Linux/Unix environment, including basic system configuration and scripting• Designing and building systems for highly available multi-site deployment environments, a solid understanding of the network architectures that support such systems, and familiarity with techniques for tuning application performance• Strong English communications skills, with the ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately describe advanced technical concepts to diverse audiencesMandatory skills:Python Development, Test Automation