Software Test Engineer

Software Testing Senior Associate

Ford Motor Company

Hybrid On-Site 4-5 Days a Week in Dearborn, MI

$40-$50/HR

4-5 Month Contract

Role Overview

The Software Testing Senior Associate will execute and coordinate end-to-end testing (E2EET) for Ford's high-integrity commitments and business-critical initiatives. This role ensures quality and usability across multiple platforms, including mobile apps, in-vehicle systems, and web portals.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Ford-provided test scripts and log results in defect management tools.
• Support testing across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Ford HMI (SYNC4), web portals, and dealer systems.
• Attend daily stand-ups (remote or on-site) and provide defect triage support within 4 business hours.
• Conduct Detroit-based vehicle interaction tests for at least 30% of total test hours during peak windows.
• Deliverables include: Daily Test Execution Logs with complete pass/fail/blocked status. Defect Detail Packages with reproduction steps, environment details, and supporting evidence (screenshots, videos). Cycle-Exit Summaries with coverage, defect analysis, and PDCA recommendations.
• Optional: Author new end-to-end test cases for emergent journeys.

Skills Required

• Acceptance Testing and E2EET execution.
• Ability to validate customer journeys across digital and physical touchpoints.
• Strong defect identification and escalation skills.
• Provide customer-centric feedback on test cases and usability.
• Deliver executive summaries with PDCA recommendations within 2 weeks of project completion.
• Ensure 90% test case execution within committed timelines.

Experience & Education

• Experience: 4+ years in IT; 2+ years in software testing. Customer experience and insight preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

Additional Information

• Candidate must provide own smartphones and laptops; Ford will provide vehicles, pre-production hardware, credentials, and software access.
• Cloud experience (GCP BigQuery) is a plus but not mandatory.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.