Senior QA Test Automation Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Irving, TX that is seeking a Senior QA Test Automation Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Test software applications and identify quality issues, defects, and opportunities for improvement
* Investigate quality concerns and recommend solutions to improve product reliability and user experience
* Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance strategies, standards, and testing processes
* Create and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts
* Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, load, and API testing
* Collaborate with product, development, engineering, and other technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle
* Identify testing process gaps and recommend improvements to increase quality and efficiency
* Monitor and analyze application quality and establish key performance and quality metrics
* Coordinate end-to-end testing, user acceptance testing, and production deployment validation
* Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines
* Prepare and communicate quality reports, testing results, metrics, and recommendations to key stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:
* 6+ years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, or a related field
* Strong experience testing Java-based applications and platforms
* Hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript for test automation and scripting
* Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman, Karate, or similar technologies
* Experience with both manual and automated software testing
* Experience developing test frameworks, automated test suites, and test scripts
* Experience with regression, performance, and load testing
* Experience testing cloud-based applications, preferably within AWS or a similar cloud environment
* Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar platforms
* Experience with testing tools and frameworks such as Cucumber, Karate, Postman, JMeter, or comparable technologies
* Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or similar platforms
* Experience coordinating end-to-end testing, user acceptance testing, and production validation activities
* Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
* Strong attention to detail with effective communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
* Ability to manage multiple testing activities and collaborate effectively across technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
* Experience testing transaction-based, payment, retail, or other high-volume applications
* Familiarity with point-of-sale or similar transaction processing systems
* Experience with test management and defect-tracking tools such as Jira, Zephyr, or similar platforms
* Experience supporting software deployments and post-production validation
* Additional experience with cloud-based testing and enterprise application environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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