Senior Software QA Engineer

Kforce has a client that is looking for a Senior Software QA Engineer in McLean, VA.

Summary: This position will be required to develop test strategy in a hybrid setting while maximizing use of test automation for our web-based applications.

Responsibilities will include mentoring testing team members, participating in performing POC/research for new process/tools, making recommendations, and implementation upon management approval.

Responsibilities: * Participate in test planning, test case writing and execution - in a hybrid testing approach through automation and manual test execution * Participate in manual and automated test management activities for testing web based and/or mobile applications including * Manage Defect Lifecyle process from reporting bugs through closure * Identify and prepare test data for testing * Provide regular updates to the Test/Project Manager * Attend project-related meetings as needed * Provide testing estimations for manual testing and input into automation estimates * Maintain Project's manual test and automation documentation * Provide UAT support for their test data needs * Other testing related duties as per project needs* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field * Minimum 5 years of experience in required skills for Automation and Manual testing in a medium-to-large complex web-based project, preferably in the Healthcare industry * Hands-on experience in Se with Python coding for test automation; Java will be considered but willing to learn Python * Hands-on experience in building automated test scripts * Unix/Linux/ command line experience * Working experience with AWS fundamentals and core concepts for test development and execution * Familiar with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and running automation scripts through CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or tools in AWS ecosystem * Proficient in writing test cases and execution in an Agile environment * Proficient in Rest components/APIs for testing webservices and web applications with tools such as Postman * Demonstrated proficiency with SQL for creating/modifying queries for backend and ETL testing * Must function at the expert level with testing web based and/or mobile applications and defect management tools, processes, and reporting * Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present analysis of results in a clear and concise manner * Ability to do presentations and walkthroughs with Systems and Business personnel * Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment under deadlines in a changing environment * Must be organized and detail oriented Additional Skills/Knowledge: * Automation experience in an Agile, Scrum fast-paced environment * Healthcare Industry experience is preferred