Automation Engineer
Location: Cupertino, California
Country: United States
Category: QA/Automation
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: October 1, 2026
Job ID: 652485
Job Description
Automation Engineer
Location: Hybrid schedule in Culver City, CA or Cupertino, CA
Schedule: 40 hours
Duration: 18 months
Pay: $68-$70 DOE
The Planet Group is looking for an Automation Engineer to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 18-months contract, working a hybrid schedule out of Culver City, CA or Cupertino, CA.
Automation Engineer | Qualifications:
- 7+ years in software development with 5 years of experience in test automation for end to end systems.
- Expertise in Python with a focus on writing test automation scripts.
- Expertise in iOS automation.
- Experience with design and creation of test automation frameworks and tools - with specific focus on End to End Test and On Device mobile testing.
- Experience with testing activities across the entire lifecycle of the project from inception to delivery
- Front-End Development:
- Design and implement user interfaces using JavaScript, and frameworks like React.
- Back-End Development:
- Develop and maintain server-side logic using languages such as Python.
- Manage APIs and integrate third-party services and tools.
- Ensure application data integrity and security by designing and managing databases in Postgres.
- DevOps and Maintenance:
- Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows in JenkinsMonitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Experience with tools like Charles, GIT, Jenkins etc.
- Experience with automation of data analytics and data reporting across multiple systems.
- Experience with leading the co-ordination with multiple Engineering and Product teams to expedite issue prioritization and resolutions.
- Experience creating written test reports, showcasing test progress, status, test plan completion, defects identified, and associated risks.
Automation Engineer | Description:
- As a member of the the UAT Team, you will be responsible to independently executing and tracking testing/validation efforts for mobile systems.
- Develop test strategy, test plan, test cases, and test scripts - providing a high level of test coverage across existing functionalities and new features.
- Perform testing of on-device experiences for users on a wide range of mobile applications.
- Write automated tests for target application on iOS platforms using Python and Swift.
- Work on multiple initiatives and prioritize feature and campaign testing along with documentation and on-time delivery of End to End testing.
- Provide the testing scope/overview documentation, test plan, test results, and associated tickets for resolution/prioritization.
- Timely communication of status and progress including Test Status reports, Test Metrics, Progress reports, Coverage matrix, and other documentation.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
