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# Testing and Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Shelton, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Database Testing, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Test Case, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, TypeScript, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), ReadyAPI, Backend, Information Technology, Playwright, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, SDET
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/useae0a2b1a01dc4a582f1420cebe0f319/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Equivalent practical experience considered
 * 5-7+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or automation roles
 * A senior SDET/Automation Engineer who has built enterprise-scale frameworks from the ground up, understands CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, and can support multiple development and QA teams
 * Cloud experience in both Azure and AWS
 * Agentic AI tools for testing (self-healing, test case and automation code generation, failure analysis, test prioritization, Agent-based test planning, execution, etc.)
 * Proficiency with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, REST-assured, Postman, or similar)
 * Ability to read, write, or debug test code or scripts (e.g., Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#)
 * Understanding of REST APIs and service-based architectures; Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and continuous-testing concepts
 * Hands-on experience with AI-assisted testing tools and practices required
 * Familiarity with observability concepts and using quality/monitoring signals to inform testing is a plus

The ideal candidate has:

 * Created reusable frameworks used by multiple teams
 * Supported UI, API, backend, and data testing
 * Designed cloud-based test infrastructure
 * Scaled automation to thousands of tests running in parallel
 * Managed orchestration, runners, test data, environments, reporting, and flaky-test reduction
 * Integrated automation into CI/CD, POSITION SDET / Automation Engineer LOCATION Shelton, CT (onsite) REQUIRED SKILLS * 5 7+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or automation roles. …

## Description

* Designing automation frameworks for UI, API, backend, and data testing
 * Creating reusable tools, libraries, and standards for other teams
 * Maintain and enhance test-automation frameworks and tooling; Build resilient, maintainable automation (e.g., attribute/accessibility-based locators) that survives UI and content change; Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) for continuous testing
 * Integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
 * Supporting large-scale, parallel test execution
 * Partnering with embedded QA and product teams
 * Applying AI-assisted and agentic testing capabilities


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