Senior QA Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior QA Engineer in Charlotte, NC.

Quality Management & Collaboration:
* Partner closely with BAs and Developers to understand requirements and generate comprehensive test cases using GenAI tools
* Analyze user stories and functional specs to define test scope, edge cases, and regression needs
* Co-ordinate Review test review cycles
* Measure test coverage and identify gaps early in the development cycle
* Actively contribute to shift-left testing practices to detect defects early

Automation & CI/CD Integration:
* Support and maintain Selenium-based test automation frameworks
* Identify and prioritize test cases for automation
* Work with DevOps teams to ensure automation is seamlessly integrated into the CI/CD pipelines (ADO)
* Troubleshoot automation test failures and provide quick resolutions

Bug Lifecycle Management:
* Own the defect management process - from identification, logging as needed, triaging, and tracking to final closure
* Facilitate and participate in defect triage meetings with cross-functional teams
* Ensure clear defect documentation and timely resolution to minimize UAT defects

GenAI-Enabled Testing:
* Leverage GenAI tools to auto-generate test scenarios, exploratory test cases, and test data as needed
* Evaluate outputs from GenAI applications to ensure relevance, accuracy, and quality as needed
* Provide feedback on AI-generated test content and continuously improve test prompt strategies

Quality Metrics & Reporting:
* Track key QA metrics such as defect leakage, automation coverage, and cycle time
* Provide actionable insights to improve test effectiveness and overall product quality

REQUIREMENTS:
* 6 -8 years of experience in software QA, with a mix of manual and automation testing
* Strong experience in Selenium based test automation best practices
* Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams
* Familiarity with CI/CD tools specifically Azure DevOps
* Test Management in ADO
* Understanding of GenAI Test Generation desired
* Solid understanding of QA best practices, test design techniques, and bug lifecycle management tools ADO
* Exposure to API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured, FitNesse) beneficial
* Familiarity with test analytics and reporting tools Power BI
* Experience using GenAI for test case generation or exploratory testing desired

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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