Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client, a technology-driven organization in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help modernize and scale its test automation and quality engineering practices. The team operates in an Agile environment with a strong focus on CI/CD, automation-first testing, and shared ownership of quality across feature teams. This role requires a candidate who can think critically, understand the -why- behind testing strategies, and clearly communicate technical decisions while contributing to both automation and hands-on validation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with Agile feature teams to review user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote a test-first approach during refinement and design sessions
* Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for UI and API testing
* Develop automated test suites using modern tools such as Playwright and TypeScript (preferred)
* Contribute to the migration from legacy automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium with Java, Postman/Newman) to modern unified frameworks aligned with CI/CD pipelines
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast and reliable feedback loops
* Develop and maintain API test coverage for REST and SOAP services, including end-to-end workflow validation
* Perform exploratory and manual testing for complex or non-automated features, ensuring thorough functional validation
* Write and maintain SQL queries for data validation and test data setup
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture and framework design decisions
* Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects while supporting compliance and audit requirements (e.g., security and regulatory standards)
* Support continuous improvement of QA practices and act as a quality engineering advocate across teams
* Utilize test management and reporting tools to track execution, coverage, and quality metrics

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong experience in software testing and test automation within Agile environments
* Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks (e.g., Cypress)
* Experience building or maintaining UI and API automation frameworks
* Knowledge of REST and SOAP API testing
* Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build/release workflows
* Strong SQL skills for data validation and test support activities
* Experience with test management tools (e.g., qTest, QMetry, TestRail, or similar)
* Experience working in environments transitioning from legacy automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman/Newman) is highly desirable
* Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
* Ability to support both automated and manual testing efforts within Agile 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.

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