Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Kforce has a client in Birmingham, AL that is seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Engineer. Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Automation Engineer III to join a high-performing QA team focused on both frontend and backend test automation. This Quality Assurance Automation Engineer will play a pivotal role in validating the functionality and performance of a business-critical internal application. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience with automated testing frameworks, modern development tools, and have a solid background in both test automation and software development. Experience in integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines and mentoring junior engineers will be highly beneficial. Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for both frontend and backend components
• Utilize tools such as Selenium, Postman, qTest, and RestSharp to validate APIs and user interfaces
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Harness, Bamboo, and GIT
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies to ensure quality is built into every phase of the software development lifecycle
• Analyze test results and report issues using JIRA and document processes in Confluence
• Perform data analysis and create SQL queries to validate backend results against expected outcomes
• Provide mentorship to junior QA engineers when applicable
• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with C#, Selenium, Postman, and qTest
• Proven experience with test automation frameworks such as NUnit and tools like RestSharp and SauceLabs
• Strong understanding of API testing (REST/SOAP)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Data Management, Statistics, or related discipline
• Experience working with databases, writing SQL queries, and performing backend validations
• Familiarity with modern development environments such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, or IntelliJ
• Exposure to Power BI, containerized environments (e.g., Docker), and Agile/Waterfall methodologies
• Experience working in CI/CD environments with tools like Artifactory, Bamboo, and Harness
• Knowledge of continuous integration, delivery, and testing best practices
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and sense of ownership