What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Automation Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Software Quality Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Software QA Engineer to support our New Product Development initiatives at our Apex, NC site. This role is perfect for a hands-on tester who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality smart products. You will contribute to firmware, software, and mobile app testing across the full product lifecycle from concept to post-release.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute test plans for technically advanced IoT products.
- Develop test cases based on functional requirements, user scenarios, and customer needs.
- Own and maintain software test documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Support manual testing efforts including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
- Contribute to the development of custom automated test applications and test harnesses.
- Apply best engineering practices within a stage-gate product development framework.
- Demonstrate urgency, creativity, and commitment to software quality and reliability.
- Perform functional and regression testing on embedded firmware and edge devices.
- Conduct IoT device validation including connectivity, sensor feedback, and control logic.
- Execute mobile app testing across iOS and Android platforms, validating cloud-device interactions.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Selenium, Katalon, or TestProject.
- Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools (Jira, Zephyr, Jenkins).
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience with C/C , C#, and QT.
- Direct coding and debugging skills in these languages for testing embedded systems, firmware, and software platforms.
- Exposure to IoT device testing and automation scripting for firmware/software/mobile platforms.
- Experience with automation tools/frameworks: TestProject, Ranorex, QTP, UFT, Selenium, Katalon.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle including specification, debugging, and deployment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in software, firmware, or mobile app testing in a product development environment.
- Familiarity with manual testing methods: unit, integration, and UAT.
- Experience with scripting languages.
- Experience with static analyzing tools.
- Exposure to Linux and embedded systems.
- Experience with Git and GitLab, AWS integration.
- Experience with Agile or equivalent software development processes.
- Experience with Continuous Integration.
- Experience in test management and automation tools like Zephyr, QC ALM.
Work Environment
The position is based onsite in Apex, NC. The work environment involves engaging with advanced IoT technologies and requires a proactive approach to quality assurance in a collaborative setting.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Apex,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $35 - $45