Software Engineer

The Fountain Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Cloud Software Test / Automation Engineer to join a global software verification team. Start around 6:00 AM schedule; onsite five days a week in San Diego.

The role focuses on testing cloud-based software platforms, with embedded/middleware testing and strong Python automation. You will lead and mentor a distributed team while staying hands-on and driving quality across cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and 8+ years of experience.
• Strong hands-on cloud software testing experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS; Azure preferred.
• Strong hands-on Python programming and test automation.
• Senior-level software testing/verification with cloud architecture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers.
• Support verification and validation of cloud-based systems and services.
• Develop and execute Python-based automated tests.
• Coordinate testing activities across distributed teams in the U.S., Romania, and Mexico.
• Remain hands-on while leading testing activities.

Skills

Cloud testing

Python programming

Test automation

Technical leadership

Communication

Hands-on tester

Distributed teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Middleware testing

Embedded systems testing

Job description

Early Schedule – Approximately 6:00 AM Start

PAY: $80-$90/hr

REQUIRED:

• Engineering degree and 8+years of exp
• Strong hands-on cloud software testing experience
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS; Azure preferred
• Strong hands-on Python programming and test automation
• Senior-level software testing/verification experience with a solid understanding of cloud architecture and fundamentals
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers
• Ability to remain a hands-on tester while helping lead technical testing activities
• Experience coordinating testing activities across distributed/global engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support end-to-end software testing across cloud platforms, middleware, and connected/embedded systems
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego 5 days per week
• Ability to accommodate an early work schedule, generally beginning around 6:00 AM, to collaborate with international teams

We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Software Test / Automation Engineer to join a global software verification and validation organization in San Diego.

This is a highly technical, hands‑on role focused primarily on testing cloud-based software platforms, with some end-to‑end testing involving embedded devices and middleware. The ideal candidate will combine strong cloud testing expertise, Python automation skills, and technical leadership experience.

In addition to remaining hands‑on with testing and automation, this individual will provide technical leadership and mentorship to a distributed team of approximately 25 test engineers. This is not a people‑management position and does not have direct reports.

Job Description

In this role, you will support the verification and validation of complex software solutions with a primary emphasis on cloud-based systems and services. You will develop and execute testing strategies, create and maintain Python-based automated tests, troubleshoot software issues, and help ensure the reliability and quality of cloud applications.

You will also provide technical direction and mentorship to a large distributed testing organization, helping engineers solve complex testing challenges and maintain consistent testing practices across teams in the U.S., Romania, and Mexico.

The position includes end-to‑end testing of systems in which the cloud platform communicates through middleware with connected devices, so familiarity with embedded systems or connected‑device testing is beneficial. However, deep embedded expertise is not required.

Experience with medical devices, FDA regulations, or other regulated environments is not required. Candidates with strong cloud, Python, automation, and software‑testing backgrounds can be trained on the regulatory aspects of the position.

Nice‑to‑have experience includes: Microsoft Azure, cloud/software testing certifications, embedded software or device testing, medical devices, regulated environments, and Scrum/Agile development.

Candidates considering relocation to San Diego may also be considered.

If you’re a senior test/automation engineer who enjoys staying hands‑on while also technically leading and mentoring other engineers, I’d love to connect.