Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer. This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates in Baltimore, MD or Charlotte NC.

Responsibilities:
* Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing
* Collaborating with Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps teams in Agile/Scrum environments
* Review business and technical requirements to ensure testability and coverage
* Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools
* Mentor junior QA engineers and review their test artifacts
* Drive shift-left testing practices and continuous quality improvements
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts
* Participate in CI/CD pipeline integration for automated test execution
* Provide test metrics, risk assessments, and release quality reports to stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, and between 3 to 6 years of software testing experience, or a combination of education and work experience
* 6-10+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance
* Experience with manual and automation testing, AWS skills with Python
* Proficient with end-to-end testing strategy for web, and/or API-based applications
* Strong experience in test automation (Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, or similar)
* Good Knowledge in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.)
* Experience testing REST APIs using Postman/RestAssured, or similar tools
* Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies
* Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
* Strong knowledge of defect lifecycle management tools (JIRA, etc.)
* Experience with SQL and database validation
* Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred/Nice to Have:
* Experience in performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner, k6, etc.)
* Experience in AWS cloud platforms
* Experience in financial services/fintech domain
* Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Exposure to BDD frameworks such as cucumber
* Experience with test data management and service virtualization
* Experience leading QA strategy across multiple teams

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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