Automation Engineer

Planet Group; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Automation Engineer for an 18-month contract on a hybrid schedule, based in Culver City, CA or Cupertino, CA. The role is 40 hours per week, with work located on-site in California.

You will lead end-to-end test automation efforts, building frameworks in Python, developing iOS test automation, and collaborating with front-end and back-end teams to ensure data integrity and smooth CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with 5 years in test automation.
• Expertise in Python for writing test automation scripts.
• Expertise in iOS automation.
• Experience designing and creating test automation frameworks and tools with focus on End-to-End and on-device testing.
• Experience with testing activities across full lifecycle of the project.
• Front-End Development: React.
• Back-End Development: Python, APIs, PostgreSQL databases.
• DevOps and Maintenance: CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins; monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the UAT Team, independently execute and track testing for mobile systems.
• Develop test strategy, plan, cases, and scripts to ensure broad test coverage.
• Perform testing of on-device experiences for a wide range of mobile apps.
• Write automated tests for iOS platforms using Python and Swift.
• Prioritize feature testing and ensure on-time delivery of end-to-end testing.
• Provide test scope, results, and tickets for resolution.
• Communicate status with Test Metrics and Coverage reports.

Skills

Python

iOS automation

End-to-End testing

React

APIs

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Tools

Charles

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Automation Engineer

Location: Hybrid schedule in Culver City, CA or Cupertino, CA

Schedule: 40 hours

Duration: 18 months

Pay: $68-$70DOE

The Planet Group is looking for an Automation Engineer to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 18-months contract, working a hybrid schedule out of Culver City, CA or Cupertino, CA.

Automation Engineer|Qualifications:

• 7+ years in software development with 5 years of experience in test automation for end to end systems.
• Expertise in Python with a focus on writing test automation scripts.
• Expertise in iOS automation.
• Experience with design and creation of test automation frameworks and tools - with specific focus on End to End Test and On Device mobile testing.
• Experience with testing activities across the entire lifecycle of the project from inception to delivery
• Front-End Development:
  • Design and implement user interfaces using JavaScript, and frameworks like React.
• Back-End Development:
  • Develop and maintain server-side logic using languages such as Python.
  • Manage APIs and integrate third-party services and tools.
  • Ensure application data integrity and security by designing and managing databases in Postgres.
• DevOps and Maintenance:
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows in JenkinsMonitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.

Optional Qualifications:

• Experience with tools like Charles, GIT, Jenkins etc.
• Experience with automation of data analytics and data reporting across multiple systems.
• Experience leading the co-ordination with multiple Engineering and Product teams to expedite issue prioritization and resolutions.
• Experience creating written test reports, showcasing test progress, status, test plan completion, defects identified, and associated risks.

Automation Engineer| Description:

• As a member of the the UAT Team, you will be responsible to independently executing and tracking testing/validation efforts for mobile systems.
• Develop test strategy, test plan, test cases, and test scripts - providing a high level of test coverage across existing functionalities and new features.
• Perform testing of on-device experiences for users on a wide range of mobile applications.
• Write automated tests for target application on iOS platforms using Python and Swift.
• Work on multiple initiatives and prioritize feature and campaign testing along with documentation and on-time delivery of End to End testing.
• Provide the testing scope/overview documentation, test plan, test results, and associated tickets for resolution/prioritization.
• Timely communication of status and progress including Test Status reports, Test Metrics, Progress reports, Coverage matrix, and other documentation.

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