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Motorola

Web Interface Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$43.27 - $57/hr

S. federal contracts * Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check ... NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being ...

Motorola

Senior Electronics Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

S. government contracts. * Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background ... Test automation using Python or LabView. * Knowledge of guidelines for PCB layout. * Audio testing ...

Motorola

Electronics Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$75K - $105K/yr

S. government contracts. * Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background ... Test automation using Python or LabView. * Knowledge of guidelines for PCB layout. * Audio testing ...

Motorola

Electronics Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

S. federal contracts. * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background ... Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C. * Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary ...

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How much do contract python contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract python contractor in Simi Valley, CA is $60.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.86 and $68.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Python Contractor vs Contract Python Developer?

AspectContract Python ContractorContract Python Developer
CredentialsTypically requires Python certifications, coding skills, and possibly related certifications like AWS or DockerSimilar credentials, often with additional emphasis on specific frameworks or tools
Work EnvironmentFreelance or temporary projects, remote or on-site, often contract-basedProject-based, remote or on-site, often with client or agency engagement
Employer/Industry UsageUsed by companies hiring short-term Python expertise for specific tasksUsed by organizations seeking dedicated Python development for projects

Both roles involve Python programming, but Contract Python Contractors typically work as freelancers on short-term projects, while Contract Python Developers are often employed through agencies or companies for specific development tasks. The main difference lies in employment structure and project scope.

What job categories do people searching Contract Python Contractor jobs in Simi Valley, CA look for? The top searched job categories for Contract Python Contractor jobs in Simi Valley, CA are:
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Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor)

Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor)

PlayStation Global

Los Angeles, CA

$54 - $69.50/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

SDET (Contractor)

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate is a strong Java engineer with deep testing expertise, capable of working closely with developers, product owners, and scrum teams to ensure high-quality delivery of complex services and integrations.

This role involves building robust automation, validating API contracts and flows, working with microservice-based systems, and contributing to continuous integration and quality strategies.


What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and backend test suites using Java.

  • Write high-quality JUnit tests for RESTful APIs, service layers, and backend components.

  • Validate API schemas, request/response structures, and error-handling scenarios.

  • Create and execute API automation covering functional, regression, and integration layers.

  • Collaborate with developers to ensure testability, observability, and quality in new feature design.

  • Analyze logs, metrics, and service behavior to diagnose and troubleshoot failures.

  • Participate in Agile processes: refinement, planning, retrospectives, and daily scrums.

  • Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines through automation and quality gates.

  • Contribute to scaling QE across microservices by building reusable test components and libraries.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent practical experience.

  • 3+ years of experience in software QE, test automation, or development roles.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative Scrum team

  • Interest in working as part of an agile, collaborative and cross-functional team that works on modern software design and development

  • Exposure to version control systems (preferably Git)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Required Skills:

  • Strong experience with Java programming (advanced OOP concepts, collections, generics, lambdas).

  • Hands-on experience writing tests with JUnit (JUnit5 preferred).

  • Expertise in API testing for REST-based services (familiarity with gRPC is a plus).

  • Solid understanding of API schema validation, including OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

  • Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for backend or microservice architectures.

  • Familiarity with Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Including analyzing logs and diagnosing service failures.

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Preferred Skills (Good to Have):

  • Experience designing test plans, writing detailed test scenarios, and performing domain-driven test analysis.

  • Familiarity with Spring Boot-based micro services and common backend service patterns.

  • Experience using IntelliJ IDEA or similar Java-focused development environments.

  • Hands-on experience with log analysis and observability tools (Splunk preferred).

  • Understanding of gRPC service testing and related tooling.

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS).

  • Exposure to writing scripts using Python or Node.js 

  • Exposure to a web-front-end technology such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS

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