Junior Test Engineer (Contract)

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Junior Test Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Onsite at San Diego Studios

Reports to: Test Engineering Manager / Test Engineering Lead

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Test Automation Support & Execution

• Create and maintain automated test scripts with guidance from senior engineers.

• Help identify test cases that can be automated.

• Contribute to increasing automation coverage across projects through routine test execution and updates.

Working With Automation Frameworks

• Use existing automation frameworks to build reliable, reusable tests.

• Assist in maintaining framework components and fixing minor issues as you grow your skills.

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to ensure automated tests fit smoothly into the development workflow.

Quality, Coding Practices & Reliability

• Follow the team’s coding and automation standards to ensure consistent, maintainable tests.

• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve test quality.

• Help ensure automated tests contribute to overall product stability and release confidence.

Collaboration, Growth & Continuous Learning

• Work closely with developers and QA teams to introduce automation earlier in the development process.

• Seek mentorship and feedback from experienced engineers to improve your technical and testing abilities.

• Stay curious and open to learning new tools, technologies, and AI-assisted testing approaches.

Required Skills and Capabilities

• Basic proficiency in at least one programming language used in test automation (e.g., C#, Java).

• Some experience writing automated tests or working with automation frameworks (coursework, projects, or internships are welcome).

• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and how automated tests fit into build pipelines.

• A basic understanding of how to identify good candidates for test automation.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teammates.

• A desire to learn and grow in test automation, including exploring new methods such as AI-assisted testing.

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$40.40 - $50.50 USD

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