Quality Engineer - Data Level 3

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Quality Engineer - Data Level 3 in Blue Ash, OH.

Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and execution of quality engineering practices across multiple large-scale teams. This role is pivotal to modernizing retail technology systems used by millions of customers daily, improving both customer experience and associate efficiency. You will collaborate closely with Account Managers and cross-functional engineering teams to shape testing strategies and deliver high-quality software to scale.

Core Competencies:
Testing Expertise & Strategy:
* Design innovative, preventative quality strategies and shift-left practices
* Build and maintain scalable test automation and quality monitoring frameworks

Test Planning & Optimization:
* Develop end-to-end testing strategies tailored to product risk and release cycles
* Optimize resource usage while balancing test coverage and speed-to-market

REQUIREMENTS:
* 6+ years of experience in quality engineering with increasing responsibility
* Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and test automation in CI/CD pipelines
* Proven leadership in testing strategy across multiple teams or large organizations
* Proficiency in modern QA tools and frameworks (Karate, Selenium, REST APIs, JMeter, etc.)
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Technical Skills:
* Deep experience with API functionality and data integrity testing
* Experience with virtual services and cloud-native test environments
* Proficient in using Karate for service and integration testing
* Strong understanding of data-driven testing
* Hands-on with performance testing tools and methodologies
* Skilled in BDD, CI/CD integration, and cross-platform automation

Analytical & Communication Skills:
* Translate quality data into business-impact insights
* Forecast and mitigate risks using predictive models
* Communicate clearly with stakeholders to drive faster delivery and better outcomes

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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