Developer In Software Jobs in Leander, TX (NOW HIRING)

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$55.80-62 Hourly
Start Date:
Jul 6, 2026
Aquent is partnering with a leading organization in the financial services industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions. This organization is at the forefront of transforming how individuals and institutions manage their financial futures, consistently delivering cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. Join a team that values collaboration, drives change, and empowers its employees to make a tangible impact on millions of lives.
Are you a visionary Software Developer in Test ready to revolutionize quality assurance? We're seeking a passionate and high-energy individual to join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming business operations through cutting-edge technology. In this pivotal role, you will directly impact the development and delivery of critical client-facing web applications, ensuring unparalleled reliability and performance. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of our technology landscape and empowering our teams to achieve new heights. If you consider yourself a change agent who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys leading-edge technologies, we want to talk to you!
As a key contributor, you will drive the quality and efficiency of our software delivery lifecycle, working closely with development and QA engineers across the organization. You will be instrumental in implementing and leading continuous integration and deployment strategies, fostering a DevOps philosophy, and championing test automation best practices. Your leadership and expertise will directly contribute to accelerating testing, improving coverage, and ensuring the robust performance of highly complex systems. This role offers significant opportunities to influence technical direction, mentor peers, and continuously streamline processes, making a lasting impact on our product readiness and overall business success.
What You Will Do:

• Develop advanced automation frameworks to accelerate testing and improve coverage across various platforms.

* Implement and enforce test practices, standards, and processes, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
* Troubleshoot test issues, meticulously record test results, and track/prioritize defects to resolution.
* Establish fact-based measures for test efficiency, effectiveness, and product readiness.
* Estimate, coordinate, and direct testing efforts for multiple complex products and projects.
* Conduct comprehensive software quality assurance, including manual test case execution, defect tracking, test plan/test case creation, and requirements analysis.
* Act as an advocate and leader for test automation throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle.
* Drive continuous integration and deployment strategies with a strong DevOps philosophy.
* Set up and maintain robust test environments, adapting to varying product needs.
* Define and communicate automation strategies and processes for web services, APIs, middleware, and user interfaces.
* Evaluate and implement industry-standard software test automation tools and tooling standards.
* Build automation frameworks designed for reusability and reduced effort.
* Optimize automation cycle execution run times and minimize manual analysis of results.
* Ensure automation remains current, flexible, and seamlessly integrated within continuous integration/deployment frameworks.
* Develop methods and procedures for creating automated test data and data refresh capabilities.
* Participate in code reviews and collaborate with software engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage based on code changes.
* Assist developers with robust unit, component, commit, build and deploy, and CI/CD test automation.
* Recommend and implement automated dynamic reports and metrics to measure automation efficiency and quality, driving continuous improvements.
* Interact with various levels of individual contributors and management to educate and influence best practices.
* Collaborate with automation experts to plan, design, manage, report, and prioritize software test automation solutions.
* Maintain tools essential for automation development, including source control, test management, and release systems.
* Influence, develop, and execute QA process and testing best practices.
* Utilize Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) methodologies.
* Understand the value proposition and return on investment (ROI) of various tools and technologies.
* Continuously streamline CI/CD pipelines and processes to decrease delivery lead time.
Must-Have Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.

* 6+ years of hands-on experience in the development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts.
* Prior technical lead experience, including mentoring, code review, and design support.
* Hands-on coding experience in Java or another object-oriented programming language.
* Experience with Agile Development Practices.
* Good understanding of exploratory testing practices.
* Proficiency with standard industry tools for logging bugs and managing test cases.
* Hands-on experience with web services virtualization.
* Demonstrated ability to perform code reviews effectively.
* Experience with scoping, sizing, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects, including risk-based testing assessment and stakeholder communication.
* Proven ability to lead multiple projects and releases, balancing time and effort for successful delivery.
* Proven experience as a leader/trainer within a complex QA organization, emphasizing a risk-based approach to software testing.
* Proven experience driving innovative testing solutions within a complex, enterprise platform.
* Strong understanding of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
* Understanding of CI/CD practices and lean methodologies.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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