Automation Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Irving, TX that is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer with expertise in test automation, framework development, and quality assurance. In this role, the Automation Engineer will develop and execute automated testing strategies to ensure the quality of our software products, focusing on web-based payment systems, APIs, and third-party integrations. They will collaborate with QA, product owners, developers, and leadership within a Scrum-based environment to uphold Salucro's quality standards.

Responsibilities:
* Design, develop and maintain an automation framework using JavaScript and Cypress.io against multiple web-based payment portals for both UI and API
* Create automated processes for triggering nightly runs and monitor them regularly
* Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to make sure QA and Automation is an integral part of the process
* Create comprehensive test strategies for new development and ensure regression coverage across platforms
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support agile development practices using Docker and Jenkins
* Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and provide constructive feedback to junior Automation Engineers along with mentoring and sharing best practices for driving continuous improvement
* Analyze test results, identify framework issues, and provide recommendations for resolution
* Troubleshoot and develop solutions for automation against difficult-to-automate areas of the product
* Identify and communicate automation needs and challenges and follow them through to resolution
* Work within a Scrum based SDLC and report on automation progress to management and during sprint ceremonies
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
* 5-6 years of relevant work experience with programming concepts, development logic or automating simple to medium complexity processes

Preferred Skills/Experience:
* Experience in test automation and building frameworks from scratch
* Hands-on development experience with Typescript and JavaScript or Typescript based automation frameworks
* Hands-on experience with the Cypress.io automation framework
* Experience with backend API automation using Python or other language(s)
* Proficient with Git and Bitbucket for version control. Familiarity with Playwright, Docker, Jenkins, SQL databases, React.JS, and Node.JS
* Experience in security/penetration, performance, and load testing
* Strong understanding of software test automation best practices
* Knowledge of programming experience in Golang, PHP, Python, or Java is preferred
* Experience with API testing using Bruno is preferred
* Experience with AWS, Terraform and building CI/CD pipelines is preferred
* Familiarity with handling sensitive data (HIPAA, PCI, PII compliance) is preferred
* Knowledge of e-commerce and point of sale hardware testing is preferred

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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