Kforce06.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Software QA Engineer - Remote Position

$120K–$140K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software QA Engineer to join our team in a fully remote capacity. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of a large-scale auction platform. As a Senior Software QA Engineer, you will design and execute test plans, build automated and manual test suites, and validate end-to-end workflows across multiple integrated systems.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate closely with developers and product stakeholders to ensure features meet business requirements and quality standards.
  • Lead root-cause analysis for multi-platform defects and communicate testing results effectively to both technical and non-technical partners.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the QA process.
  • Utilize your strong analytical skills and advanced troubleshooting abilities to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Mentor junior QA engineers while maintaining high resilience under pressure.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of QA experience in manual and automated testing.
  • Expert knowledge of QA methodologies and tools, with a strong emphasis on Selenium.
  • Proficiency in coding with C#, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Strong SQL skills and the ability to validate backend workflows.
  • Experience with API testing using Postman.
  • Experience testing web and mobile applications (iOS/Android).
  • Ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans for end-to-end workflows.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with tools such as TestRail, Kafka, Kibana, JMeter, Playwright, Azure (APIM, KeyVault), CI/CD pipelines, SignalR, and REST-based integrations.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off for salaried personnel.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements in a fully remote environment.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
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Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Software QA Engineer role at Kforce offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on a large-scale platform remotely.

Salary Range
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Bonus
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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in automated testing frameworks like Selenium and experienced in writing test scripts using C and JavaScript, ensuring thorough coverage of applications.

Self-motivated and disciplined to thrive in a fully remote environment, with strong time management skills to balance multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Deep understanding of API testing methodologies using Postman and experience with monitoring tools such as Kibana, allowing for rapid identification and resolution of issues in complex integrated systems.

Learning Resources

Selenium WebDriver Documentationguide

Career Path

Senior Software QA Engineer(Now)QA Manager or Test Automation Architect(1-2 years)Director of Quality Assurance or Senior QA Consultant(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$3.5B
Annual Growth
15.2%
AI Adoption in QA
43%
Investment in Test Automation
+25%
Labour Demand for QA Engineers
+30%
Avg Salary for Senior QA Engineer
$120K

Skills & Requirements

Required
SeleniumCJavaScript
Growing in Demand
CypressAPI AutomationDevOps Practices
Declining
QTP/UFTManual Testing

Domain Trends

Rise of AI in Testing
43% of organizations are integrating AI tools for automated testing, leading to increased efficiency and reduced time-to-market.
Shift to Continuous Testing
75% of companies are adopting continuous testing practices, emphasizing the need for QA Engineers to be familiar with CI/CD pipelines.
Increased Demand for API Testing
API testing is growing rapidly, with a 35% increase in job postings for QA roles requiring API testing skills, reflecting the shift towards microservices architecture.

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