Software Test Engineer

Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Test Development Engineer (SDET) to join a global engineering team focused on building robust automation solutions. In this role, you will design and implement tools and frameworks that accelerate testing, optimize infrastructure, and reduce manual processes. You’ll develop dashboards, data parsers, automated UI flows, and analytics utilities to support a 24/7 automated test environment. This position involves creating automation for validating new features in a mobile SDK.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with development teams to define requirements and design automated test suites for SDK features.

Design, develop, debug, and maintain automated tests for iOS mobile SDK using Swift and XCUITest.

Build automation for native iOS testing and API validation using Java and Swift.

Implement UI automation with Appium, integrating results with TestRail and Jira.

Contribute to high-quality code through code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and documentation.

Create automation solutions to accelerate test execution and data analysis for validation teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

Strong programming skills in Swift (iOS).

Hands-on experience with XCUITest for iOS automation.

Proficiency in Appium for mobile app testing.

Familiarity with TestRail for test management and Jira for defect tracking.

Preferred Skills

Python scripting for automation.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP).

Experience in regulated environments or device testing.

System Knowledge

Mobile app development and test environments.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

3–10 years of relevant experience.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 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) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.