Senior Quality Assurance Automation Tester Job at Kforce Inc in Boston

Senior Quality Assurance Automation Tester

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Base pay range

$46.00/hr - $53.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test strategies, plans, scenarios, and scripts
• Test web applications (Java, Node.js, .NET, Power BI) and APIs
• Build and maintain automation frameworks and test suites, including backend automation
• Manage test execution, defects, and reporting
• Create test cases from requirements and user interviews
• Apply sound engineering and source code management practices
• Use GitHub for automation code and CI/CD integration
• Perform black-box and white-box testing (accessibility, usability, integration, regression, performance)
• Validate databases and interfaces (SOA, Web Services); Strong SQL skills
• Research and implement test automation tools
• Be available for standby duty and occasional overtime for critical issues or maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Automation Tester
• 5+ years of experience in automating web application testing using automation tools and different frameworks, such as Playwright, Selenium Web Driver or similar tools
• Experience in using XPath and CSS Selectors with the ability to derive Customized XPaths if required
• Proficient in developing and maintaining robust data driven and modular test automation frameworks, utilizing Page Object Model and customizing to meet the application need
• Expertise in developing and managing test data with a robust test strategy to optimize automation testing
• Experience in API testing and test tools such as Swagger, Postman or similar tools
• Experience testing SQL Server/Oracle databases and strong knowledge of SQL queries to test data validity and data integrity
• Experience with source code management tools such as GitHub
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and Xray for test management or similar tools
• Knowledge of AWS and Cloud based technologies
• Extensive testing experience in Agile environment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a strong testing aptitude; Be able to re-produce reported potential system bugs by end users
• Strong knowledge of software quality assurance practices and project life cycle in a structured development methodology
• Excellent communication & documentation skills

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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Executive Offices, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services

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