SDET - API / SQL

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Merrimack, NH that is seeking a SDET - API/SQL.

Responsibilities:
* Translating business and systems requirements into test strategy, Test scenarios and test plans
* Designing, developing, documenting, and maintaining automated tests and tools
* Adhering to Quality Engineering Practices in development of automation scripts
* Understand and apply BDD design concepts to test software solutions
* Adhere to industry standard best practices in Quality Engineering
* Delivering accurate and maintainable code for automation and software utilities
* Measure and Report key QA metrics
* Collaborating with other technical resources to suggest improvements for processes, best practices, and standards
* See opportunities to improve maintainability of automation platform

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related field
* 6-9 years of experience predominantly in software test/ Quality Engineering
* 5+ years of automation scripting experience (not record and playback)
* 4+ years of using Object Oriented Languages like, Java, Python, etc.
* Deep expertise in Functional testing, regression testing and End to End testing
* Hands-on Software Development in Test experience, which includes any of the following
* Good understanding of BDD, CI-CD and DevOps concepts is mandatory
* Apply proven analytical, problem-solving and quality assurance/testing skills to enhance and validate the quality of the software solutions
* Effectively communicating with partners and providing up to date status of QA delivery
* Guide the team to build end to end test strategy
* Bring in cloud testing expertise
* Spearhead the automation coverage for a given system
* Ability to quickly learn, adapt and strive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment
* Ability to navigate organizationally in order to accomplish tasks
* Ability to work on multiple efforts simultaneously
* Excellent Written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Organizational skills including time, project and process management
* Solid analytical, negotiation & building consensus abilities
* Ability to work effectively with both business customers and project team members
* Good interpersonal, relationship management and facilitation skills

Expertise in following is required:
* Java
* Validation of RESTful web services (Rest Assured or Karate)
* Jenkins (CI/CD Pipelines)
* PL/SQL
* Experience in the following is a strong plus:
* Docker
* AWS/Azure
* Mobile testing
* Service Virtualization
* Understanding and working experience of Non-functional 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.

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