SDET

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client in Lansing, MI is seeking a SDET. They are looking to strengthen its quality engineering capabilities by modernizing test automation practices and improving cross-team quality ownership within Agile delivery teams. The environment emphasizes continuous integration, scalable engineering practices, and shared responsibility for software quality across development and testing functions.

Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Agile feature teams to review user stories, define acceptance criteria, and encourage a test-first approach during refinement and design discussions
* Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for both UI and API testing using modern tools such as Playwright and TypeScript (or equivalent technologies)
* Support the transition from legacy automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium with Java, Postman/Newman) to unified, maintainable CI/CD-aligned test solutions
* Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast feedback loops and reliable release validation
* Contribute to manual and exploratory testing efforts for features and workflows not yet covered by automation, including test case design and execution support
* Develop automated API tests (REST/SOAP) and end-to-end test suites covering functional and non-functional requirements
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture decisions focused on maintainability, reusability, and scalability
* Write SQL queries to validate data integrity and support test data setup and verification
* Partner with engineering teams to ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defect tracking
* Act as a quality engineering advocate by mentoring peers and contributing to continuous improvement of testing practices across teams
* Support compliance and quality standards, including security, audit readiness, and regulated environment requirements (e.g., HIPAA where applicable)

REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or similar automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress)
* Experience building or maintaining UI and API test automation frameworks
* Background in transitioning from legacy tools such as Selenium (Java) and Postman/Newman to modern automation approaches
* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into DevOps workflows
* Experience with API testing (REST and/or SOAP) and end-to-end test automation
* Proficiency in SQL for data validation and test data management
* Familiarity with test management and traceability tools (e.g., TestRail, qTest, QMetry)
* Experience with reporting, dashboards, and quality metrics in an engineering environment
* Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile teams and contribute to shared quality ownership
* Needs to understand why they are doing what they are doing and be able to clearly articulate it to others (not an order taker)

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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