Senior Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer (QA Automation - Python, SQL, Databricks)

Location:

Princeton, NJ (Preferred) - Open to Remote US‑Based Candidates

Contract:

12 Months + Possible Extension

Work Model:
Hybrid (2 days onsite if local) or Fully Remote (US)

Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr Automation Engineer to take full ownership of QA within our Commercial Banking Technology team. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you will serve as the sole QA resource, responsible for designing automation frameworks, building tests, and ensuring quality across Databricks-based data pipelines and cloud environments.

This role supports the Sonar Qube Rollout & Reporting initiative and requires someone who can work independently, set QA standards from scratch, and collaborate closely with developers and leadership.

Why Join Us?

+ Ownership of the entire QA function

+ Highly collaborative environment

+ Exposure to modern cloud and data engineering technologies

+ Flexible work location (onsite preferred, but remote OK)

+ Opportunity to define standards and influence technical direction

Key Responsibilities

+ Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for Databricks pipelines and Python-based workflows

+ Create test cases for new stories and existing functionality

+ Validate data processing, transformations, and pipeline reliability

+ Ensure thorough test coverage and high-quality releases

+ Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python and SQL

+ Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Harness experience is a plus)

+ Support Sonar Qube rollout and automated reporting initiatives

+ Operate as the sole QA engineer on the team

+ Set up QA best practices, standards, and processes

+ Produce clear, actionable QA documentation and reporting

+ Collaborate with 2 developers and the hiring manager

+ Drive quality strategy and identify areas for process improvements

Required Skills (Must‑Haves)

+ 10+ years of QA automation experience

+ Advanced Python programming experience

+ Strong SQL (queries, validations, transformations)

+ Hands‑on experience with Databricks workflows (pipelines, notebooks, jobs)

+ Proven experience testing end‑to‑end data pipelines

+ Ability to work independently as a one-person QA team

+ Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills

+ Comfortable working hybrid or remote

Nice‑to‑Haves

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Experience with Harness (CI/CD)

+

Experience with Sonar Qube

+ Azure exposure (Databricks is hosted on Azure)

+ Experience setting up QA standards/frameworks from scratch

Additional Details

+ 12‑month contractor tenure policy applies (with 90‑day break required after)

+ Day 1 includes system setup, project overview, documentation review

+ Two (2) one-hour interviews

+ Includes Q&A + a practical coding assessment (Python/SQL)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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