Software Test Engineer

Location

San Diego

Type

Contract

Duration

6 months

Start Date

6-Jul-26

Skills

Software Test Engineer, C#, TypeScript, GitHub, API, UI, test instrument applications, front-end testing, SDLC, CI/CD, Linux, Windows

Reference #

Job-11859

Job Description

Seeking a Software Test Engineer to lead and execute advanced software testing for web applications and instrument systems, with a focus on C# and TypeScript–based solutions.

Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing automated and manual test strategies, building robust verification frameworks, and ensuring seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Engineer will demonstrate deep technical expertise in modern software testing practices, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to influence quality across teams.

Position Details:
• Duration: 7/6/26 – 12/31/26, potential for extension
• Location: HYBRID in San Diego, CA
• Starting Pay: Starts at $52/hr W2 plus benefits (no 3rd party candidates)

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using C# and TypeScript, covering both API and UI testing.
• Partner with software developers and domain experts to define test coverage, optimize frameworks, and drive scalable automation solutions.
• Own quality metrics for assigned projects, proactively identifying risks and implementing improvements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in testing methodologies, automation practices, and domain knowledge.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or Jenkins to ensure continuous quality.
• Work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment, driving alignment across stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years’ in-depth experience working in Software Quality Engineering/Assurance and/or other areas of the SDLC to test web and/or instrument applications, both front and back end.
• 3-5+ years’ software development experience in C#, Git, Bash, Linux environment, with demonstrated front-end software development.
• 1-5+ years’ experience working in software test engineering or other areas of the SDLC to test Windows/Linux based systems.
• Solid understanding of the test pyramid and the ability to design effective test suites across unit, component, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) testing.
• Strong hands-on experience with API and UI test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Jenkins).

Nice To Have:
• Experience working with the following automation frameworks/technologies: Mocha, NUnit, WebdriverIO.
• Experience in performance testing, usability testing, and security testing.

Soft skills:
• Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills #LI-RJ1 #LI-DNI

For more information, please email: Job-11859@thecarreraagency.com