Overview
On Site
$43 - $52 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
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Mainframe
Quality Assurance
API
Continuous Integration and Development
Test Management
Database
Instructional Design
Knowledge Transfer
Research
Innovation
Sprint
Project Development
DevOps
Mentorship
Manual Testing
Documentation
Management
Software Development
Scratch
Automated Testing
Django
Flask
Selenium
RESTful
SQL
RDBMS
Python
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Microsoft Power BI
Tableau
Regulatory Compliance
Testing
Scalability
Performance Tuning
PDF
Kubernetes
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Test Automation Engineer III to join their team in Birmingham, AL. The Test Automation Engineer develops automated tests to validate the functionality of applications systems across various applications such as web, mobile, and mainframe.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Participates in developing acceptance criteria, test design, and automation recommendations in the early phases of the project
* Qualifies tests shortlisted for automation; influences teams to develop atomic and autonomous tests
* Automates functional and API tests to validate production readiness of software applications
* Integrates automated tests into Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline
* Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results
* Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs
* Creates training documentation and conducts knowledge transfer sessions
* Collaborates and communicates effectively with various teams to achieve desired outcomes
* Stays abreast of latest trends in Testing Automation industry, and recommends ways to improve efficiency, speed and reduce cost through research and innovation
* Participates in PI planning, sprint Planning, and daily standup meetings with project /development teams
* Supports automation testing needs of new projects, infrastructure upgrades and application upgrades/enhancements
* Contributes to DevOps development activities
* Serves as a subject matter expert, acting as a coach and mentor to project teams and technical staff in the area of automation on their assigned project tasks
* May perform manual testing of applications
* Maintains documentation for testing activities and cases
* Collaborates with peers to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy
* Remains abreast of trends in testing tools and strategies
* Assists with complex testing projects and case management
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in test automation and/or software development
Preferences:
* 6 years of hands on development experience in software development or test automation
* 2 years of test automation design experience
* Proven experience designing automation frameworks from scratch
* Experience setting up and maintaining data for test automation
* Expertise in: Python web frameworks Django or Flask; Selenium; REST API testing tools; SQL and RDBMS systems
* Strong proficiency in Python
Good to have:
* Experience with of CI/CD and continuous testing practices, specifically Harness
* Experience with Power BI, Tableau and Harness
* Familiarity with compliance or regulatory testing is a plus
* Knowledge of application scalability and performance tuning
* PDF/image parsing libraries
* Containerization and Kubernetes
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Test Automation Engineer III to join their team in Birmingham, AL. The Test Automation Engineer develops automated tests to validate the functionality of applications systems across various applications such as web, mobile, and mainframe.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Participates in developing acceptance criteria, test design, and automation recommendations in the early phases of the project
* Qualifies tests shortlisted for automation; influences teams to develop atomic and autonomous tests
* Automates functional and API tests to validate production readiness of software applications
* Integrates automated tests into Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline
* Integrates automated tests with Test Management tools to write test results
* Derives and conditions test data for automation using queries to database and APIs
* Creates training documentation and conducts knowledge transfer sessions
* Collaborates and communicates effectively with various teams to achieve desired outcomes
* Stays abreast of latest trends in Testing Automation industry, and recommends ways to improve efficiency, speed and reduce cost through research and innovation
* Participates in PI planning, sprint Planning, and daily standup meetings with project /development teams
* Supports automation testing needs of new projects, infrastructure upgrades and application upgrades/enhancements
* Contributes to DevOps development activities
* Serves as a subject matter expert, acting as a coach and mentor to project teams and technical staff in the area of automation on their assigned project tasks
* May perform manual testing of applications
* Maintains documentation for testing activities and cases
* Collaborates with peers to create parameters and comparison data for improved accuracy
* Remains abreast of trends in testing tools and strategies
* Assists with complex testing projects and case management
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in test automation and/or software development
Preferences:
* 6 years of hands on development experience in software development or test automation
* 2 years of test automation design experience
* Proven experience designing automation frameworks from scratch
* Experience setting up and maintaining data for test automation
* Expertise in: Python web frameworks Django or Flask; Selenium; REST API testing tools; SQL and RDBMS systems
* Strong proficiency in Python
Good to have:
* Experience with of CI/CD and continuous testing practices, specifically Harness
* Experience with Power BI, Tableau and Harness
* Familiarity with compliance or regulatory testing is a plus
* Knowledge of application scalability and performance tuning
* PDF/image parsing libraries
* Containerization and Kubernetes
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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