SDET Software and Development

Software Development in Test Engineer Job Description This Software Tools Developer role sits within a Software Updates Test Automation and Tools Development team, building software solutions that enable automated testing of automotive infotainment, connectivity, and related vehicle technologies. You will design, develop, and maintain automation tools, frameworks, and test infrastructure that increase test efficiency, coverage, and reliability while collaborating closely with development and manual test teams in an Agile Scrum environment.

Responsibilities Develop and maintain software tools and automation features that support automated testing, following established engineering best practices.

Design, develop, and maintain test libraries that interface with electronic control units (ECUs), test management systems, and defect tracking systems.

Develop and maintain automation scripts that convert manual test cases into automated tests.

Create and maintain automation configurations and execution pipelines for test collateral and tools.

Collaborate with development teams and manual test teams to understand testing requirements and implement the required tools and test scripts.

Participate in code reviews to ensure software quality, identify regressions, and maintain alignment with team coding standards.

Identify opportunities to improve existing tools, frameworks, and processes, and propose innovative approaches to unresolved testing challenges.

Contribute to team deliverables by actively participating in Agile Scrum development sprints and related ceremonies.

Support the ongoing transition to higher levels of automation within the testing organization by enhancing and scaling existing solutions.

Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

2+ years of experience in object-oriented analysis and design, including multithreading, algorithms, and data structures.

2+ years of experience in Python development; Proficiency in developing automated testing solutions / framworks using Python.

Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with automated testing frameworks and environments such as PyTest, unit testing frameworks, or Slash.

Experience with Windows and Linux command-line environments, including batch and shell scripting.

Experience with programming languages such as Groovy, Java, or C++.

Experience working with embedded operating systems, such as QNX or Linux.

Ability to work effectively in a multi-site team environment and contribute in a self-driven, self-motivated manner.

Experience with web application development frameworks such as Django.

Experience with automated GUI testing tools such as Squish.

Experience with database querying and administration using SQL.

Interest in or experience with automotive infotainment, connectivity, or related vehicle technologies.

Work Environment This role supports a team focused on testing automotive infotainment systems within an office environment that includes multiple labs. The position follows a hybrid schedule, enabling close collaboration with engineers and access to test equipment and lab resources. You will work with a range of software tools, automation frameworks, ECUs, test management and defect tracking systems, and CI/CD infrastructure in a structured yet growth-oriented environment where the automation team is expected to expand significantly in the coming years, offering strong opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Sunrise, FL.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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