Senior Python & Java Automation Engineer

Summary

Join ARC Group as a Senior Python & Java Automation Engineer in a fully remote position! This contract role, potentially extending to FTE, offers significant career growth. You will contribute to a high-impact automation initiative within a large healthcare enterprise's IT Marketing division. Key responsibilities include designing and developing automation frameworks, building Java-based services, and leveraging GenAI tools. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Java and Python automation, along with familiarity with various testing tools and Agile methodologies. This is an excellent opportunity to work remotely and make a substantial impact on a large-scale project.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Java application development experience , including: Development of SOAP and RESTful web services
• Use of JUnit , TestNG , or similar Java test frameworks
• 5+ years of hands-on Python automation experience
• Strong knowledge of Pytest , unittest , or similar frameworks
• Proficiency with API and Web automation tools: Selenium , Playwright , Postman , Bruno
• Familiarity with prompt engineering concepts and use of GenAI tools for code/test acceleration
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Python (e.g., Pytest, unittest)
• Develop and maintain Java-based web services (SOAP & REST)
• Automate UI and API testing using tools like Playwright , Selenium , Postman , and Bruno
• Leverage Generative AI tools and prompt engineering for faster debugging, test generation, and code improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, including Pega developers and DevOps engineers
• Contribute to test architecture, code reviews, documentation, and mentoring of junior team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins , GitLab , VS Code
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS
• Familiarity with Docker , Kubernetes , or similar container technologies
• Experience with Pega platform or other low-code BPM tools
• Understanding of DevOps practices including continuous integration and continuous testing