Python QA Automation Engineer

✅ Fully remote from PortugalAbout The RoleWe’re looking for a Python QA Automation Engineer who loves clean code, modern tools, and solving complex problems. You’ll join a highly skilled engineering team building automation solutions for large-scale backend systems and tools used by millions of users worldwide. If you enjoy designing frameworks from scratch, diving deep into APIs, and working with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies — this role is for you.About The ProjectOur client is a global technology leader focused on advanced backend systems (Java, Oracle, AWS). Some internal dashboards and tools feature user interfaces that also require robust automated testing. You’ll be part of a collaborative E2E (End-to-End) Testing Team that ensures system reliability across multiple layers of infrastructure.This is a hands-on engineering role where your testing expertise, coding skills, and attention to detail will make a real impact.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements gathering and test planning.Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.Expand test coverage and ensure product stability and quality.Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and report defects clearly.Communicate effectively across distributed teams and time zones.Requirements3+ years of experience in automation testing.Strong Python 3 skills (you’ll be writing real code daily).Familiarity with Java (comfortable reading and understanding code).Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EMR preferred).Knowledge of Kafka and API testing.Excellent English communication skills — this is a global, distributed team.A proactive mindset: able to learn new domains, handle fragmented knowledge, and ask insightful questions.Nice to haveExperience building test frameworks from scratch.Background in backend testing or data-driven systems.We offerWhy You’ll Love Working HereWork with top engineering talent on innovative and large-scale projects.Build automation frameworks that you’ll truly own from design to implementation.Exposure to modern technologies — ML, algorithms, large-scale infrastructure.Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong technical leadership.Flexible remote setup with a focus on results and engineering excellence.Professional development opportunities.About UsGrid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.