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Kforce has a client in Windsor, CT that is seeking a SEC - QA Automation Engineer.
Essential Job Functions:
* Create/setup automation testing frameworks to evaluate front end web applications and web services with an agile development environment
* Develop automation test framework and test cases for functional, performance and regression test execution
* Interpret functional requirements and design documents to plan, develop, write, and execute application functional and data validation automation test plans and test scripts
* Maintain automated tests and test framework
* Work with developers, project managers, technical writers, and other individuals to collect all information necessary to create effective QA Functional Test Plans and automation scripts
* Integrate software testing tools with software build environments to automatically execute the automation test scripts as part of the post build process
* Ensure all automation testing produces accurate pass/fail reports
* Continuously research automation test standards and implement -best practices- when designing/implementing the automation testing frameworks that will be deployed/utilized for testing all software solutions.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field (Quality Assurance, Computer Science, Information technology, etc.), or 5+ years of work-related experience
* Certification in Software Quality Assurance is a plus
* 2+ years of experience testing commercial applications with an automation testing framework, such as Selenium
* At least two years of experience programming in JavaScript
* A clear understanding of QA principles and methodologies and ability to solve concrete QA problems
* Experience in writing quality documentation and reports
* Experience with evaluating software applications on Windows, Macintosh, UNIX and Linux platforms
* Fluent in all Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel
* Fluent with various web browsers (Safari, Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently on assigned projects
* Experience with bug reporting and tracking systems
* Experience with one or more version control systems such as GIT, CVS or Subversion is a plus
* Knowledge of PC networking and Network Operating Systems is a plus
* Networking training or certification is a plus
* Familiarity with design patterns is a plus
* Experience with or understanding of web technologies and frameworks like JavaScript and React
* Experience in developing scripts for testing web services (REST API or SOAP)
* Experience with testing or understanding of Service Security (HTTPS, OAuth etc.)
* Experience with Selenium WebDriver (Selenium Grid experience is a plus)
* Experience with Agile development & testing methodologies
* Experience in web applications testing
* Ability to identify critical and complex areas in the system for testing
* Ability to write relational database queries (SQL)
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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