Python Engineer with QA Automation experience (Accessibility Product House)

Have you ever dreamed of making a difference? Do you want to contribute to building a more accessible web for all users? Then you are at the right place! We are looking for an experienced Python Engineer to join our team!

In this role, you’ll combine your software development experience with a passion for quality assurance to develop and maintain a cutting-edge accessibility SDK based on the Appium framework and the Appium Python Client API.

Our ideal candidate is a Python engineer with strong skills in Python development, and a QA automation background.

This is a great opportunity to work within a fast-growing Product House in the Accessibility domain. Take the opportunity to collaborate with a strong development team with low bureaucracy and high visibility!

Customer

Our client is a market-leading web and mobile accessibility software company focused on providing accessibility automation to enterprises. Their AI-enabled products save time and reduce risk via proprietary discovery and analysis algorithms that integrate directly into software development pipelines.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in the IT industry, 3+ years dedicated to Python programming
• Experience in mobile application development, and testing on iOS and Android
• Experience working with Java
• Experience in SDK or library development, focusing on API design and documentation
• Deep understanding of mobile automation frameworks and best practices for testing on real devices and simulators/emulators
• Proficiency with Python testing frameworks (e.g., unittest, pytest)
• Familiarity with Python packaging tools (setuptools, pip) and optionally Maven or Gradle
• Experience with continuous integration tools (CircleCI or GHA preferred)
• Proficiency with Git
• Upper-Intermediate level of English

Would be a plus

• Experience with accessibility
• Familiarity with Rust
• Experience with Appium framework

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a robust accessibility SDK using Python, integrating seamlessly with the Appium framework and Appium Python Client
• Implement features to enhance accessibility testing capabilities for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring compliance with WCAG, iOS, and Android accessibility guidelines
• Create and maintain clear API documentation, usage guides, and example implementations for the SDK
• Develop comprehensive test suites using Python testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of the SDK into various workflows
• Provide technical support and guidance to teams implementing the SDK
• Stay current with mobile automation and accessibility testing best practices
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development and testing processes