SDET

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

Duties:
* SDET will develop and execute QA strategies for AI/ML-powered features, including LLM/SLM inputs/outputs, data/shared service pipelines, and application-level integrations
* Design automated test frameworks for APIs, and microservice environments supporting AI solution deployment
* Leverage the expertise of our Quality Center of Excellence (CoE) to bring an embedded quality mindset to the AI engineering team responsible for building the Charity's AI/ML integrated and stand-alone solutions
* Validate functional requirements, data integrity, quality metrics capture, model outputs, and user experience where AI-generated decision making is involved
* Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and regression automation suites; Document test cases using XRAY and build API collections using Insomnia
* Perform end-to-end testing of solution outputs, edge cases, error handling, partner with developers and DevOps on testing latency and system performance
* As an SDET, you will support CI/CD pipeline quality gates and implement automation within build systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
* Show a sensitivity towards solution governance by helping ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and responsible AI guidelines
* Accountable for Team outcomes and success metrics around Test Coverage, Automation Levels, and Change Failure Rate

REQUIREMENTS:
* 6-9+ years of QA, software testing, or test automation/software development experience. Direct experience supporting QA within an AI solution integration teams a plus
* Software Engineering experience or exposure; ability to read and understand Unit and Integration Test Code
* Working experience with Object Oriented Programming Languages (Java, C#, Groovy, etc.)
* Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, test automation tooling and framework, feature-toggle management tooling, test environments and test data creation and maintenance, and vendor relationships
* Familiarity with distributed systems, RESTful web services, JSON payloads, API debugging tools, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
* Exposure to AI/ML solution concepts such as prompt engineering/GenAI and machine learning, modeling and thought process regarding test strategy for same
* Proficiency with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium) and scripting languages (Python/JavaScript preferred)
* Strategic mindset, strong communication skills and willingness to build team behaviors from the ground up
* Highly collaborative team player that works well within a cross functional team
* Continuous improvement mindset where mistakes and failure are viewed as opportunities to learn and improve
* Able to contribute to the Test Pyramid definition for our solutions

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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