QA Automation Engineer

Kforce•Boston, MA

80d

About The Position

Kforce has a client that is seeking a QA Automation Engineer in Boston, MA. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive software test plans to identify defects, root causes, and areas for improvement Implement structured testing methodologies, frameworks, and standards while monitoring defect trends and driving effective resolution Build and maintain UI automation test suites using Selenium and related technologies Develop and maintain performance and load test scripts using tools such as JUnit, JMeter, and Selenium Grid Create and maintain API and web service automation scripts for REST and SOAP services Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Maven, and Nexus, ensuring seamless delivery cycles Generate, manage, and optimize test data required for automated test execution Collaborate closely with development teams, providing actionable feedback on functionality, usability, and quality risks Support internal, user acceptance, and third-party testing efforts as needed Build, enhance, and maintain mobile automation frameworks using Appium, Espresso, and other industry-standard tools Design, implement, and execute automated tests for iOS and Android applications 3-8 years of hands-on experience with advanced automation testing frameworks, tools, and methodologies 3-8 years of experience developing test plans, test cases, and test strategies Strong understanding of software development practices, with proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and SQL Experience working with IDEs such as Eclipse (preferred) or similar Practical experience with Jenkins, Maven, SVN, and Nexus Repository Proven experience building automation solutions with Selenium Solid experience working with XML, REST, and SOAP web services; SoapUI or JMeter experience preferred for service-level automation Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams Experience in property and casualty insurance applications is a plus

Requirements

3-8 years of hands-on experience with advanced automation testing frameworks, tools, and methodologies
3-8 years of experience developing test plans, test cases, and test strategies
Strong understanding of software development practices, with proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and SQL
Experience working with IDEs such as Eclipse (preferred) or similar
Practical experience with Jenkins, Maven, SVN, and Nexus Repository
Proven experience building automation solutions with Selenium
Solid experience working with XML, REST, and SOAP web services; SoapUI or JMeter experience preferred for service-level automation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in property and casualty insurance applications is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive software test plans to identify defects, root causes, and areas for improvement
Implement structured testing methodologies, frameworks, and standards while monitoring defect trends and driving effective resolution
Build and maintain UI automation test suites using Selenium and related technologies
Develop and maintain performance and load test scripts using tools such as JUnit, JMeter, and Selenium Grid
Create and maintain API and web service automation scripts for REST and SOAP services
Integrate automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Maven, and Nexus, ensuring seamless delivery cycles
Generate, manage, and optimize test data required for automated test execution
Collaborate closely with development teams, providing actionable feedback on functionality, usability, and quality risks
Support internal, user acceptance, and third-party testing efforts as needed
Build, enhance, and maintain mobile automation frameworks using Appium, Espresso, and other industry-standard tools
Design, implement, and execute automated tests for iOS and Android applications