Python SDET (Data Validation & API Testing)

Position Description

CGI is seeking an experienced Python SDET to join our team supporting a leading banking client. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions with a strong focus on Python programming, advanced SQL, API testing, and complex data validation. You will work with large datasets and enterprise applications to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and quality while collaborating with development and business teams to resolve technical challenges.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, requiring four days per week onsite.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation frameworks, scripts, and reusable testing solutions.
• Perform complex data validation, reconciliation, and large-file testing using Python and SQL.
• Develop and execute automated API, integration, functional, and regression tests.
• Write and optimize advanced SQL queries to validate data integrity and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting within Linux/Unix environments.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to define testing requirements and strategies.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and support issue resolution.
• Contribute to test planning, release validation, and continuous improvement of automation practices.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Experience in Software Quality Assurance, Test Automation, or SDET roles.
• Strong hands-on Python programming skills, including independently developing, debugging, and maintaining automation code.
• Advanced SQL expertise, including complex queries, joins, data validation, and reconciliation.
• Strong Linux/Unix experience, including command-line operations, scripting, and troubleshooting.
• Experience processing and validating large files and complex datasets.
• Experience with REST API testing, backend validation, and automated testing frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly explain coding approaches and technical decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Assets

• Experience with banking, financial services, or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) applications.
• Experience testing ETL pipelines and enterprise data reconciliation processes.
• Experience with Robot Framework or similar automation tools.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices.

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000 - $110,000 CAD. This role is an existing vacancy.

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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