Software Developer in Test

Software Developer in Test Job Type: Contract Contract Length: 6 months Pay Range: $60 - $65/hr Start Date: ASAP Location: Onsite - San Diego, CA Our client, a leader in Autonomous Vehicle Technology, is looking for a skilled Software Developer in Test to join their team for a 6 months engagement. This project involves building and enhancing scalable integration automation frameworks to ensure the comprehensive reliability and validation of safety-critical software used in the customer fleet. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables Architect and maintain scalable test automation frameworks. Design and build a mocking framework for the backend service to remove Mobile app testing dependency. Develop, maintain, and expand Playwright automation test cases to enhance regression coverage and test efficiency. Conduct vehicle mission testing and provide detailed reporting and analysis on mission outcomes. Support triage activities and assist in identifying, reproducing, and verifying defects across environments (Dev, Staging, and Production). Document test results, maintain traceability to requirements, and track issues to closure. Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of experience as a Software Development in Test with experience in writing automation frameworks and tests. Deep expertise in building and maintaining test automation frameworks using programming languages like Kotlin/JAVA, Swift, or Python. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals. Experience with API testing, test automation design patterns, and tools such as PyTest, JIRA, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. Working knowledge of AWS Cloud applications and infrastructure technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and nginx. Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team. Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or engineering. W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors) #J-18808-Ljbffr