Software Test Engineer

Job Title: Software Test Engineer
Industry: Media & Broadcasting
Location: Carmel, IN (Hybrid – onsite 2-3 days/week)
Duration: 5 months Contract – W2
Schedule: Fulltime, 40 hours per week

Position Overview

Enhance the testing of our products by developing and executing comprehensive test plans and automation scripts. This position is critical in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of our user interfaces and services, thereby contributing to a seamless user experience and robust product release cycle. The role requires applying established testing methodologies, implementing UI automation frameworks, and performing API testing to validate product functionality and performance. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and research issues, manage defect resolution, and ensure problems are addressed prior to production while driving initiatives that strengthen overall product quality.

Recruiter Insights

• Looking for candidates with Software Test Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, Software QA Engineer, or SDET backgrounds
• Strong experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium and Visual Studio
• Experience with API testing (REST/SOAP), SQL, and UI automation frameworks
• Understanding of applications written in .NET, Java, or PHP, including debugging skills
• Experience working in Agile environments with strong collaboration and communication skills

Key Qualifications

You have:

• Associate’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 1+ years software development or 3+ years automated software testing experience, preferably with Visual Studio, REST/SOAP
• Experience working with automated test tools, preferably Visual Studio, Selenium, writing SQL queries or Eclipse IDE
• Analytical and problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational skills
• Demonstrated understanding of source code for applications written in .Net, Java, or PHP, including debugging skills
• Must possess strong communication skills and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements
• Well-organized work habits with attention to detail

Responsibilities

Test Planning & Automation

• Provides test planning, development, and execution as a team member or work autonomously within Agile teams to develop extensive automated test suites providing comprehensive coverage of applications, including, but not limited to, API/SDK/Web Applications and Services in the form of static reviews, unit, module, performance, load, and integrated systems testing.

Test Execution & Defect Management

• Create and execute test cases and update defects, project tasks and reports for projects based on requirements, planning documents and exploration of testing and retests issues reported to verify defects are resolved

Collaboration & Framework Development

• Collaborates with engineering teams to design, develop and deliver software products, including building automation tools and frameworks to solve difficult testing problems

Project Reporting

• Provide project and task estimate and status reports for individual tasks to Manager Software Test Engineer, Software Test Supervisor and project team members, which includes monitoring project tasks timelines with comparison to project plan timelines, estimated hours and resources

Documentation & Training

• Performs other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to creating work instructions and training materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• ISTQB CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) is preferred