Senior Quality Assurance Automation Tester

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Tester in Everett, MA.

Key Tasks:
* Develop and maintain automation frameworks and automation test suites for web-based applications, including API and Database test automation
* Design, document and implement test automation strategies and automation test plans
* Test Web based applications, Power BI reports including backend testing
* Use coding and scripting languages such as JavaScript, Java or Python
* Automate test cases using test automation tools such as Playwright and demonstrate in depth knowledge of the tool
* Create and document test plans, test scenarios, test cases and test scripts
* Execute test cases and document defects and test results.
* Develop test cases from use cases as well as interviewing power users
* Test the software using sound engineering and QA best practices
* Use of solid Source code management practices for source and version control
* Conduct software black box and white box testing, integration, regression, exploratory, and systems testing
* Integrate automation framework with CI/CD tools and pipeline
* Test databases and multiple interfaces, including SOA and Web Services
* Use of SQL and database querying
* Daily usage of Jira, Xray and confluence to document the testing
* Operate in a cloud-based environment using Agile methodology
* Help in the analysis and POC of appropriate test automation tools including implementation and maintenance
* Collaborate with QA lead, QA team and other teams to implement test automation
* May be required to be available for stand by duty and, if necessary, overtime hours to resolve critical system problems and/or perform production system maintenance as well as to respond to emergencies

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
* 8+ years of experience in automation testing
* Extensive experience in test automation of web applications (AngularJS, JavaScript, Java, Python, Dot Net, SPA applications or other)
* Extensive experience implementing and maintaining test automation frameworks, page object model, data driven or hybrid test automation, and customize to the application needs
* Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright; Selenium or other tools is a plus
* Experience using XPath and CSS Selectors with the ability to derive Customized XPaths to handle correlations when required
* Experience in API testing using Postman, SOAP UI or similar technology
* Experience testing SQL Server/Oracle and cloud-based databases such Snowflake
* Experience with source code management tools such as GitHub
* Experience with Jira, Confluence and Xray
* Experience testing in Agile environment and knowledge of Agile methodologies
* Expertise in creating, maintaining and managing test data to execute automation test suites
* Strong knowledge of SQL querying, validate data, test data integrity and ETL processes (Airflow, DAGs)
* Strong knowledge of software quality assurance practices and project life cycle in a structured development methodology
* Knowledge of Cloud based technologies and cloud computing platforms such as AWS
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools for test integration such as Jenkins, Gitlab or other
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a strong testing aptitude
* Excellent communication & documentation skills

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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