SDET – Backend QA Platform Engineer

You will be responsible for developing the next generation predictive analytics solution for the retail grocery industry.  You will work with members of the StoreConnect engineering team to develop, implement, and maintain the back-end QA systems for our IoT / machine learning / data analytics cloud platform. The role will be individually responsible for existing automated test environments, plus the development, implementation, support, and integration of new test tools.

• Lead the design and development of all internal quality test systems.

• Assure the reliability, usability, and performance of those systems.

• Work with teams to make testing an integral part of the software development process.

• Assist in driving adoption of best practices in testing and maintainability.

• Identify areas of improvement in QA processes, tools, and techniques.

• Automated test execution, analysis of results, and creation of quality metrics.

• Integrate with existing data storage solutions and data access APIs.

• Develop reports and user interfaces that meet the requirements of users.

• Write robust code that can operate in 24/7 processing environment.

• Aid others in the backend development of our commercial product as needed.

• Responsible for building user interfaces and reports from the QA systems.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or comparable certification.

• 6+ years of progressive back-end experience.

• 3+ years proven track record programming in Python and using Python-based back-end frameworks.

• 3+ years proven track record of being able to provide back-end solutions for complex, data rich applications.

Technical qualifications

• Proficient with Selenium and Pytest

• Proficient with SQL and relational databases.

• Familiar with one or more no-SQL databases.

• Experience with Flask or other Python-based back-end frameworks.

• Familiar with JavaScript development and implementation.

• Familiar with HTML and CSS development and implementation.

• Experience with developing, integrating code into an existing code base, and using version control.

• Experience using Monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Datadog or AWS Inspector.

Additional preferred skills

• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation.

• Strong communications and documentation skills.

• Familiar with cloud computing and cloud hosting services.

• Familiar with Linux environment.

• Competency with JIRA.

• Familiar with AWS services. AWS certification preferred.

Closing Date: 7/10/2026

The salary or hourly range of $ 86,320 - $160,308 is just one component of Hussmann’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave. 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.  For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com. 

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA. 

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.