Software Development Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test in Phoenix, AZ., * Coaches and mentors Software Test Engineers in the execution of automated testing efforts

• Leads effort to review product specifications and work with others to develop appropriate test strategies, detailed test plans, and test architectures
• Leads formal reviews of test plans, designs, and requirements with cross-functional teams
• Participates in the evaluation of new tools and technologies to continue enhancing the automation framework
• Researches, develops and/or recommends tools to assist Software Test Engineers in test planning, execution, and reporting
• Develops, debugs, and maintains test automation for applications and services
• Develops, implements, and automates test plans and test cases in an Agile environment
• Builds, executes, and maintains automated test frameworks for end-to-end integration testing across applications, devices, and platforms using JavaScript or other appropriate languages such as C#, Java, and TypeScript
• Builds automation and test coverage tools using JavaScript or other appropriate languages to enable Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• Builds or uses existing automation tools to test interfaces between systems and applications such as web services, Tibco services, or other APIs
• Accountable for all aspects of quality within the software development team
• Tracks and prioritizes defects throughout product releases and lifecycles
• Uses quality control tools and metrics to discover defects and make recommendations for resolution
• Report defects found through test automation
• Works with Agile teams or other IT teams to plan, estimate, schedule and execute testing for applications including: Establishes, organizes and executes testing deliverables

• Minimum of 3 years of software test experience with test automation with a focus on web, mobile, database, or web services
• Experience in Agile software development methodology and using tools such as Rally, Jira, TFS, or ServiceNow
• Experience with software automation testing methodologies including regression, functional, unit, integration, coverage, performance and load
• Experience testing applications that integrate with other systems through RESTful API’s
• Experience with test management tools such as qTest, ALM, TFS, or similar tools
• Experience with API testing frameworks such as Karate, Gatling, JMeter, or Postman
• Experience in reviewing and providing feedback to team members during pull requests
• Some experience with load and performance testing
• Strong expertise in JavaScript, C#, TypeScript, or other applicable languages as needed
• Advanced understanding of open-source web frameworks such as Angular, Bootstrap, Node.js, and Express
• Advanced understanding of web application testing tools such as Selenium, Jasmine, Protractor, Cucumber, Appium, or Cypress
• Understanding of source control tools such as Git or Subversion required
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms and services such as Amazon AWS, Azure, Heroku, Perfecto Mobile, and SauceLabs
• Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal 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.