SDET (Mainframe) at Kforce Inc.
Westlake, TX 76262
About the Job
- Interpret business requirements and crystallize stories and acceptance criteria for implementation
- Identify risks and develop contingency plans in anticipation of test automation issues
- Use and improve upon an existing automation framework
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required
- 5+ years of test automation development using Java or similar language
- Experience in testing distributed applications at multiple layers of the technology stack
- Proven expertise on standard test automation frameworks - Cucumber, Java, Rest services
- Expertise on Data validation and processes - SQL, DB2, Oracle
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment, using tools like JIRA, XRAY. Solid familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes
- Ability to quickly learn, adapt and thrive to meet the needs of a fast paced, changing environment
- Proven understanding of the software development process including planning, analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, and problem resolution
- Ability to work independently as part of an Agile Sprint, Kanban team/squads
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD processes - Maven, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar
- Knowledge of SDLC including coding standards, code reviews, source code management, build processes
- Cobalt language understanding
- VSAM files experience
- Batch process experience
- IOM (Input/Output Modules) experience
- Experience in Financial Services domain, preferably mutual funds, stocks, managed accounts
- Experience working upon virtual databases like Delphix, or data mockup tools like Wire Mock
- Worked on Cloud based services - Azure, AWS
- Practical experience working with both functional and regression testing including test automation within an agile environment
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.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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