Junior Software Development Engineer in Test (Python)

TJHelpers is committed to developing strong engineering teams through mentorship, real project experience, and our “Helpers as a Service” model. We provide structured growth, hands-on practice, and a supportive environment where engineers can evolve quickly and meaningfully.

We are looking for a Junior SDET (Python) to join our QA/Automation team and take part in building reliable, scalable, and high-quality test automation solutions for modern products across fintech, AI, telecom, healthcare, and other high-load domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for backend and frontend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reliable test code using Python.
• Participate in API testing (REST/GraphQL) and basic UI automation.
• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to understand requirements and improve test coverage.
• Execute automated and manual tests, analyze results, and report defects.
• Help maintain test data, test environments, and CI pipelines.
• Learn and apply best practices in test automation, software testing, and quality assurance.
• Contribute to improving testing processes and overall product quality.

Requirements

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Python.
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals (test types, test levels, bug lifecycle).
• Experience or strong interest in test automation.
• Familiarity with API testing concepts (HTTP, REST, JSON).
• Basic knowledge of Git and version control.
• Understanding of how CI/CD pipelines work (theory or basic practice).
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and testing approaches.
• Good analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automation frameworks (pytest, unittest).
• Basic experience with UI automation tools (Playwright, Selenium).
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized environments.
• Understanding of microservices and event-driven systems.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and command-line tools.

We Offer

• Real-world projects in fintech, AI, telecom, and automation industries.
• Mentorship from experienced SDET engineers and QA leads.
• Structured learning path and growth toward Middle SDET / Automation Engineer roles.
• Hands-on experience with modern testing tools and practices.
• Regular feedback, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Flexible schedule and remote-friendly work environment.
• Long-term collaboration and stable workload.