QA Automation Engineer

Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to help drive software quality and test automation across modern cloud-based applications. In this role, you’ll design and maintain automated testing frameworks, validate web, API, and backend applications, and collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure reliable, high-quality software releases., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress

• Create and execute test plans for web, API, and backend applications
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
• Partner with developers and product teams to improve quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Mentor junior QA team members and promote testing best practices

• 5+ years of software quality assurance experience, including 3+ years focused on test automation
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress
• Experience testing REST APIs using tools such as Postman or ReadyAPI
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development environments
• Strong programming skills in C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Mobile testing experience (iOS/Android)
• Experience with BDD frameworks, performance testing, Docker, Kubernetes, or NoSQL databases

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.