Quality Engineer Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is in need of a Quality Engineer Lead to work on-site in either Pittsburgh, PA. Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities:
* Design and develop high-quality automated UI and API tests for web applications
* Lead QE initiatives and manage onshore/offshore testing resources
* Build industry-standard test automation frameworks and scripts
* Perform in-sprint manual and automated testing in an Agile environment
* Create, maintain, and execute test plans, regression suites, and traceability
* Provide testing estimates during discovery and sprint planning
* Analyze test failures, update automation scripts, and validate fixes
* Reproduce production defects, log issues, and collaborate with developers on resolution
* Partner with DevOps to implement quality gates and automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
* Automate repetitive browser-based and API validation tasks
* Report test results, metrics, and progress to QA managers and stakeholders
* Collaborate with product teams on acceptance criteria and BDD test development

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of quality engineering experience, including 5+ years in Agile teams
* Experience leading onshore and offshore QE teams and driving initiatives independently
* Strong test automation experience using Selenium, Cucumber, and BDD frameworks
* Hands-on experience developing automated regression tests for web and backend systems
* Experience building API tests using the Karate framework
* Proficiency with code repositories and version control
* Strong SQL scripting experience
* Solid understanding of Agile project management and DevOps tools
* Strong written and verbal communication skills

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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