Automation Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Kansas City, MO that is seeking an Automation Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain API and UI test automation frameworks from scratch
* Develop and maintain API test scripts using Python, Requests, and Pytest
* Build and maintain UI test automation using Playwright, Selenium, and PyTest
* Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on APIs and UI applications
* Validate API responses, status codes, and authentication mechanisms
* Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
* Identify, document, and track issues using JIRA
* Work closely with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to enhance software quality and test strategies

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in test automation, with expertise in building API and UI automation frameworks from scratch
* Strong knowledge in Python, Requests, and PyTest for API automation
* Hands-on experience with UI automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, and PyTest
* Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, HTTP methods, and authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
* Experience with DOM elements, CSS selectors, and browser automation
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD and Git
* Proficiency with API documentation tools like Postman, Swagger, or OpenAPI
* Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills
* Familiarity with Git for version control and collaboration

Nice to Have:
* Experience with performance testing using Locust, JMeter, or k6
* Understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases for validation and data setup
* Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments
* Experience with service virtualization and mocking tools
* Familiarity with mobile web UI automation
* Experience with performance testing for UI

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.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.