Test Automation Engineer

Test Automation Engineer Test Engineer (Automation / SDET) Indianola, Pennsylvania Contract Mar 16, 2026 Job Summary A global life sciences organization is hiring a Test Automation Engineer to support the development and verification of an internal data analysis package. This on-site role requires an intermediate to senior-level software developer with strong quality assurance experience, particularly in regulated environments. The position focuses on Python development, test design and execution, version control best practices, and documentation to ensure high-quality, compliant software delivery. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python-based software solutions, including non-interactive and batch scripts Build and test Python packages for distribution Design, write, and execute manual and automated test cases with appropriate levels of thoroughness Determine and document rationale for test case design and testing strategies Contribute to software system design and apply general software development best practices Utilize common Python packages such as pandas, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, seaborn, openpyxl, and pytest Manage source control using Git, including command line usage, branching strategies, and pull request processes Develop and maintain GitHub Actions workflows Use IDEs such as PyCharm or VSCode for development, debugging, and configuration updates Write and review documentation, including QA-centric documents such as coverage reports and test summary reports Collaborate using tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Jira, and Confluence Utilize bash commands as needed to support development and testing activities Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field Minimum 5 years of Python development experience Experience with non-interactive or batch scripting Experience building and testing Python packages for distribution Strong understanding of common Python libraries including pandas, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, seaborn, openpyxl, and pytest Understanding of software system design and software development best practices Familiarity with Pythonic coding practices Minimum 8 years of QA experience, preferably in a regulated industry Experience designing and writing test cases, including defining appropriate scope and rationale Experience executing both manual and automated tests Minimum 3 years of Git experience, preferably using GitHub Proficiency with Git CLI commands, GitHub Actions, pull request workflows, and branching strategies Minimum 3 years of experience using IDEs such as PyCharm or VSCode, including debugging and configuration management

Preferred:

3-5 years of documentation experience in a regulated industry Experience writing and reviewing QA documentation such as coverage reports and test summary reports Familiarity with Microsoft tools including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams Familiarity with Jira and Confluence Experience using bash commands