Software Developer in Test

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Software Developer in Test.

Summary

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, your role will focus on building scalable integration automation frameworks and enhancing existing frameworks for automated testing. You will design and implement functional and integration automation tests for product level used by the customer fleet, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and reducing manual testing efforts. By prioritizing automation for repetitive tasks, developing robust regression suites, and focusing on edge cases and high-stress scenarios, you will ensure the reliability of safety-critical tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build mocking framework for the backend service to remove Mobile app testing dependency on backend service
• Architect and maintain scalable test automation frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automation frameworks
• Develop, maintain, and expand Playwright automation test cases to enhance regression coverage and test efficiency
• Conduct vehicle mission testing and provide detailed reporting and analysis on mission outcomes
• Utilize AI tools for process and test improvements
• Support ZPT triage and assist in identifying, reproducing, and verifying defects across environments (Dev, Staging, and Production)
• Collaborate with developers, QA leads, and product managers to ensure test completeness and feature validation readiness
• Document test results, maintain traceability to requirements, and track issues to closure
• Contribute to ongoing process and automation improvements within the QA organization

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or engineering
• 4+ years of experience as a Software Development in Test with experience in writing automation frameworks and tests
• Working experience with either Kotlin/JAVA, Swift, Python programming languages and experience with tools like version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge on testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of AWS Cloud applications
• Working experience with AI tools and AI agents
• Hands-on experience in API testing and test automation design patterns
• Proficient with Testing tools like PyTest, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and JIRA
• Infrastructure experience: Docker, Kubernetes, nginx

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.

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