Software Test Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend or Convert)

Pay: $35-38 (Based on Experience)

Indianapolis, IN | Cloud Engineering & Software Quality Assurance

Overview

Brooksource is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on delivering scalable, cloud-native applications that support critical business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer with 1-2 years of experience who is looking to expand their skills in software testing, backend development, cloud technologies, APIs, and event-driven systems.

The ideal candidate will work alongside experienced engineers to build, test, and support modern applications while gaining exposure to enterprise-scale development practices and AWS cloud technologies.

What You'll Be Working On

Application Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases for backend applications and APIs.
• Validate application functionality, performance, and reliability across cloud-based environments.
• Identify, document, and help resolve software defects and production issues.
• Support testing efforts throughout the software development lifecycle.

Backend & API Development Support

• Work with applications built using C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Python, and SQL.
• Support the development and testing of REST APIs and microservices.
• Contribute to event-driven applications and asynchronous processing workflows.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure quality and maintainability of software solutions.

Cloud & DevOps Technologies

• Assist with cloud-native solutions utilizing AWS services including Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Participate in application monitoring, troubleshooting, and observability efforts.
• Utilize Git and Azure DevOps to support development and release processes.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to understand requirements and validate solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture focused on quality and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience in software development, software testing, QA engineering, internships, co-ops, military experience, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C# or Java.
• Exposure to .NET, ASP.NET Core, Python, SQL, or similar backend technologies.
• Understanding of REST APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Basic understanding of software testing principles, version control, and Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AWS cloud technologies.
• Exposure to services such as Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with microservices or event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment practices.
• Exposure to monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Dynatrace, or similar platforms.
• Experience in financial services, regulated industries, or enterprise environments.
• Mobile development experience using Swift or Kotlin.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a modern cloud engineering environment.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale applications and development practices.
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers and technical leaders.
• Opportunities to expand your AWS, API, automation, and backend development expertise.
• Potential for long-term conversion based on performance and business needs.

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.