SDET

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

Duties:
* Use your knowledge of testing and testability to influence better software design, promote accurate software engineering and bug prevention strategies, testability and security
* Actively participate in the development process through writing and maintain application features and automated tests including unit tests, component tests, integration tests, functional tests, performance tests, scenario tests and interoperability tests
* Support the team in crafting reliable, portable, accurate and credible tests, and in integrating them into CI/CD pipelines
* Collaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production health
* Design and develop test automation for front-end applications and webservices using Groovy/Geb and Java/HTTP Client
* Participate in application code and test code reviews with rest of the Scrum team

REQUIREMENTS:
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
* 4 to 9 years of experience testing and automating Java applications including event-based microservices
* Experience with SQL Programming and Data use SQL queries
* Working experience with: Object Oriented Programming Languages (Java, C#, Groovy, etc.); HTTP; RESTful web services; Jenkins; Git
* Cloud application testing experience (AWS preferred)

Preferred Experience:
* Experience using UI test automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Karate, etc.)
* Experience testing and automating webservices (HTTP Client, RestAssured, JMeter, SoapUI, etc.)
* Experience investigating and debugging issues with front-end applications and webservices
* Experience testing Angular web applications
* Experience in delivering software in the Agile environment
* Extensive experience working with Java and its ecosystem
* Experience designing and building applications and using test automation frameworks
* Knowledge of software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
* Passionate about manual and automated testing
* Hands-on automation testing of Java event-based microservices
* Owns the outcome by taking personal accountability for delivering strong results
* Multi-stack engineer with knowledge in a breadth of technologies and test automation frameworks (Java, Groovy, Selenium, Geb, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTTP, RESTful web services)
* Passionate about Test Driven Development, developing robust software, writing testable and maintainable code
* Self-directed, willing to take initiative, pragmatic and results-oriented
* Has keen attention to detail and wants to solve problems, not just detect them
* Able to learn large software systems end-to-end quickly
* Able to work with remote and international team members

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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