Principal Automation Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Westlake, TX that is seeking a Principal Automation Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Defining and executing test strategies, scenarios, and steps for automated and functional testing
* Active involvement and contributions in Agile practices
* Managing the execution of all QA work throughout the agile process
* Collaborating with development teams to develop valid test approaches and scenarios
* Working with new technologies to solve test challenges and process improvements
* Executes manual and/or automated test scripts for multiple or complex projects
* Leads test script reviews and mentors QA / Squad members on test tools and technologies.
* Contributes to CI/CD through automation

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
* 10+ years of experience with a focus in implementing Java-based automation frameworks
* 3+ years working in the brokerage and financial Industry preferred
* Experience with continuous integration practices and automated deployment tools
* Experience working in an Agile environment
* Experience with RESTful APIs, and API testing tools and technologies such as Selenium, Cucumber, Jagacy, Karate
* Experience with Java/J2EE, Groovy, Junit, JavaScript
* Expert level knowledge of SQL and experience with Oracle
* Experience with JIRA, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
* Must have good communication skills
* Able to perform many roles within the agile squad from development to QA to systems analysis in order drive sprint deliverables to completion
* Able to learn large software systems end-to-end quickly, and has keen attention to detail
* Able to work with other team members in a distributed team environment, and willing to mentor others
* Self-directed, takes initiative, eager to learn new technologies, pragmatic and results-oriented

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.

By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.