Software Developer in Test

Software Developer in TestOur client, a leading technology organization specializing in software development and quality assurance, is seeking a dedicated QA Engineer to join their team. As a QA Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Software Development department supporting the engineering and quality assurance teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, which will align successfully within the organization.Location: Foster City, CAPay Range: $38/hour + BenefitsWhat's the Job?Design, build, and maintain automated test suites for backend APIs, background workers, and related microservices across various environments.Support release validation for versioned service deployments, including regression sign-off before production rollouts.Develop and extend performance and load tests against REST APIs, including realistic data-driven scenarios at scale.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and release workflows to ensure seamless deployment processes.Validate release-critical behaviors such as data consistency, schema migrations, API contract changes, and cross-service integration points.What's Needed?Strong proficiency in Python and Typescript for test automation, API testing, and data validation.Experience with REST API test frameworks like pytest, requests, or similar, and schema/contract validation.Hands-on experience with performance and load testing tools such as K6, Locust, or equivalent.Familiarity with staged software delivery processes, including version tags, environment promotion, and production change management.Ability to write SQL queries to support metrics and triage related to release and quality data.What's in it for me?Opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.Collaborate with talented engineering and QA teams to improve software quality.Gain experience with cutting-edge testing tools and methodologies.Contribute to the development of scalable and reliable software solutions.Be part of a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanVision PlanHealth Savings AccountHealth Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountSupplemental Life InsuranceShort Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceBusiness Travel Insurance401(k), Plus MatchWeekly Pay