SDET

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an SDET in Westlake, TX.

Duties:
* Work as an Agile team member to provide solutions to User Stories (requirements) including automated test scenarios
* Participate in understanding and grooming of User Stories, QA related tasks and test cases, and functional automation
* Participate in product demos at iteration reviews
* Log defects/issues and work with team members to ensure resolution
* Participate in defect triage
* Participate in production release deployment verification on a regular cadence

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
* Experience and/or knowledge of both QA Engineering and Software Development
* Proficiency or proven ability to learn professional software development skills and practices; Examples include Coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, design patterns, Object- Oriented Design and Development, Software design principles
* Experience or knowledge of using a Selenium automation framework (Java based)
* Experience or understanding of Agile software development methodology using Scrum
* Strong understanding of QA engineering, analysis, and testing concepts
* Understanding the concepts of defect tracking tools and processes

In addition, candidates with the following skills are highly desired:
* Java development including Junit, Groovy
* SQL and NoSQL database experience
* BDD experience or familiarity - Gherkin experience is a plus but not required
* Experience or knowledge of testing web applications and Webservices (REST API's)
* Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Deployment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must
* Highly collaborative team player that works well within a cross functional team
* Strong problem identification and solving skills
* Continuous improvement mindset where mistakes and failure are viewed as opportunities to learn and improve
* Ability to contribute to the Test Pyramid definition for our product

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.

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