Automation SDET - Python Lead

Job Description

Role Summary

The Quality Engineering Platform within DTS (Digital Technology Services) enables engineering teams across Sun Life by providing robust, scalable automation frameworks used globally.  We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to act as the Automation Framework SDET – PyETL Lead  for our Python-based test automation framework.

This role focuses primarily on enhancing, modernizing, and supporting PyETL, ensuring it remains a reliable, scalable, and efficient automation capability for global testing teams. Additional responsibilities will include growing your expertise in our other Automation Frameworks and contributing to DevOps-aligned initiatives such as CI / CD integration and collaboration with the QE - DevOps Engineering squad.

If you’re passionate about automation frameworks, love building tools that accelerate engineering teams, and enjoy solving complex challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you do?

Own the design, development, and modernization of the Python based data / ETL testing automation framework (PyETL), ensuring stability, performance, and feature readiness for global consumers.

Reduce dependency on third‑party tools (e.g., Tosca DI) by expanding PyETL capabilities.

Enhance framework architecture, improve reusability, and support evolving test automation needs across multiple business domains.

Provide technical leadership, coaching, and governance for PyETL usage across globally distributed teams.

Ensure high‑quality documentation, onboarding support, and enablement materials.

Integrate PyETL capabilities into CI / CD pipelines; collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline and optimize automation workflows.

Troubleshoot complex automation framework issues and lead root‑cause analysis.

Partner with QE Leads, Quality Engineers, and DevOps Engineering to drive cross‑platform automation improvements.

Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and practices to continuously improve framework scalability and reliability.

What do you need to succeed?

5+ years of progressive experience in Software Engineering or Quality Engineering

3+ years’ experience in Python, including building frameworks, libraries (Pandas, NumPy), and automation tooling.

Solid understanding of ETL processes, data validation, and test automation patterns.

Experience integrating automation frameworks with CI / CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps).

Hands‑on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Tosca, Selenium, ReadyAPI, Cucumber, or API automation tools).

Strong understanding of DevOps concepts, version control (Git / Bitbucket), and build / deploy automation.

Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to independently drive complex technical initiatives.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across global teams.

What will be nice to have?

Experience modernizing legacy frameworks or migrating capabilities from commercial tools

Knowledge of distributed systems, data pipelines, or cloud environments (AWS / Azure)

Experience with containerization (Docker) or orchestration tools

Familiarity with Quality Engineering platform capabilities and automation strategy

Exposure to building and implementing AI capabilities in frameworks and AI best practices for personal productivity.

What’s in it for you?

Ownership of a globally consumed automation framework

Exposure to enterprise‑scale Quality Engineering transformation

Opportunity to help shape the future state of automation tooling across Sun Life

Collaboration with DevOps, QE Leads, and platform engineering teams globally

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