Job Title: Software Automation Engineer

Job Description

The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing strategies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reusable test automation frameworks.
• Develop automated test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Execute and manage comprehensive system-level testing to ensure end-to-end quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to define test scenarios and edge cases.
• Identify, document, and track defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Drive innovation and improvements in the testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for automation and testing efficiency.
• Partner with product managers, developers, and other QA engineers to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality from a testing perspective.
• Guide and mentor junior QA and automation engineers in best practices, scripting, and framework usage.
• Provide technical expertise and training to team members as required.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for test plans, frameworks, and automated test scripts.
• Generate reports on test results, coverage, and quality metrics, ensuring visibility to stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Strong coding/design skills in Python for cross-platform projects.
• Working knowledge of development tools such as debuggers, memory profilers, and performance management.
• Knowledge of leading-edge technologies, new methodologies, and best practices applicable to the work performed.
• Familiarity with the software development process with an emphasis on the quality aspects.
• Experience in Linux/Unix, including build, debug, and scripting tools.
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, GIT/SVN, and Jenkins.
• Proficient with developing, configuring, and maintaining virtual testing platforms and simulation environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Python, C, and C programming; additional experience preferred.

Work Environment

This role is 100% remote and can be based anywhere in the US, provided you can support Eastern Time 1st shift hours. You will be supporting development for threat detection and security screening technologies, designing, testing, and assembling X-Ray machines and scanners used in airports and other travel industries.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $240000.00/yr.

Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $160,000 - $240,000