Tools Developer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off / PTO

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Tools Developer to design and build automation tools for automotive infotainment testing. You will create, maintain, and optimize test frameworks and pipelines, interfacing with ECUs, test management, and defect systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting, contributing to continual improvement of automation capabilities and ensuring robust test coverage across embedded platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years in object-oriented analysis and design, including multithreading, algorithms, and data structures.
• 2+ years of Python development with tooling, automation scripts, and test frameworks.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD environments.
• Experience with embedded OS such as QNX or Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software tools and automation features for automated testing.
• Design, implement, and maintain test libraries interfacing with ECUs and test systems.
• Create automation scripts transforming manual tests into repeatable automated tests.
• Configure automation environments, pipelines, and tool configurations.
• Collaborate with development and test teams to implement required tools and scripts.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and alignment with standards.
• Identify improvements to tools, frameworks, and processes; propose innovative approaches.
• Engage in Agile Scrum ceremonies and contribute to team deliverables.
• Troubleshoot issues and enhance automation for infotainment and connectivity systems.

Skills

Python

Multithreading

OO Design

C++

Java

Groovy

SQL

Django

Squish

CI/CD

Jira

TestRail

GitHub

QNX/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

PyTest

Jenkins

Git

Django

Squish

SQL

TestRail

Jira

GitHub

QNX

Linux/Windows CLI

Job description

Job Title: Tools Developer

Job Description

As a Software Tools Developer on the SW Updates Test Automation & Tools Development team, you will design and build software solutions that enable automated testing of automotive infotainment, connectivity, and related vehicle technologies. You will focus on creating, maintaining, and enhancing automation tools, frameworks, and test infrastructure that improve test efficiency, coverage, and reliability across complex embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software tools and automation features that support automated testing, following established engineering best practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain test libraries that interface with electronic control units (ECUs), test management systems, and defect tracking systems.
• Create and maintain automation scripts that convert manual test cases into robust, repeatable automated tests.
• Configure and maintain automation environments, including execution pipelines and configurations for test collateral and tools.
• Collaborate closely with development teams and manual test teams to understand testing requirements and implement the necessary tools, frameworks, and test scripts.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, identify regressions, and maintain alignment with team coding standards and architectural guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing tools, frameworks, and processes, and propose innovative approaches to address unresolved testing challenges.
• Contribute to team deliverables by actively participating in Agile Scrum development sprints and related ceremonies.
• Support ongoing test automation initiatives for automotive infotainment and connectivity systems by troubleshooting issues and enhancing existing solutions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in object-oriented analysis and design, including multithreading, algorithms, and data structures.
• 2+ years of experience in Python development; relevant coursework and/or research may be considered.
• Proficiency in Python for building tools, automation scripts, and test frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to root-cause complex issues creatively and effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and environments such as PyTest, unit testing frameworks, or Slash.
• Experience with CI/CD systems and pipelines.
• Experience with Windows and Linux command-line environments, including batch and shell scripting.
• Experience with programming languages such as Groovy, Java, or C++.
• Familiarity with test case management systems such as TestRail.
• Experience with defect tracking systems such as Jira.
• Experience with source code management tools such as GitHub.
• Experience working with embedded operating systems, such as QNX or Linux.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-site team environment and contribute in a self-driven, self-motivated manner.
• Experience with web application development frameworks, such as Django.
• Experience with automated GUI testing tools, such as Squish.
• Experience with database querying and administration, such as SQL.
• Interest in automotive infotainment, connectivity, and related vehicle technologies.
• Ability to be mentored and grow within a team that is expanding its automation capabilities.

Work Environment

You will work on a team focused on testing and automation for automotive infotainment systems in a professional office environment that includes multiple labs. The role follows a hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote each week, providing both hands-on access to lab equipment and flexibility for focused development work. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, use modern development and automation tools, and be part of a growing organization that is significantly expanding its test automation capabilities over the next few years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunrise, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sunrise, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Sunrise,FL.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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