Automation Engineer

Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Englewood, CO. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QA activities for a project, including planning, coordination, execution, reporting, and overall quality ownership
• Develop comprehensive test plans and create detailed test cases for complex applications and distributed systems
• Execute manual and automated regression testing within defined timelines and provide test execution reports and release sign-off
• Take ownership of release testing, including end-to-end validation, coordination with stakeholders, and final quality assessment
• Design, build, enhance, and maintain front-end and back-end automation frameworks using TypeScript/JavaScript, Cucumber, and Cypress
• Write automation scripts for new test scenarios and enhance existing automation coverage
• Understand and quickly adapt to existing manual and automation test suites
• Identify, troubleshoot, and stabilize flaky automation test cases to improve reliability and pass rates
• Perform detailed log analysis using tools such as Splunk to support defect investigation and root cause analysis
• Validate data using database schemas and querying tools as part of functional and backend testing
• Perform defect triage, validation, and re-testing, ensuring timely and thorough resolution
• Define, track, and report quality assurance metrics, including defect trends, defect counts, test results, and test execution status
• Ensure defects are documented with clear reproduction steps, expected versus actual results, and sufficient diagnostic details to drive efficient resolution
• Work closely with development, product, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with strong expertise in both manual and automation testing
• Proven experience in test planning, test case design, regression execution, release testing, and quality reporting for complex systems
• Strong experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using TypeScript/JavaScript, Cucumber, and Playwright
• Experience working in fast-paced delivery environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber over Cypress
• Experience using Splunk or similar log analysis tools for troubleshooting and investigation
• Experience with QMetry or similar test management tools
• Good understanding of database schemas and experience with SQL or other querying tools
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end testing concepts
• Strong understanding of QA processes across the full SDLC
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript for test automation development
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead QA efforts independently
• Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
• Ability to review, maintain, and extend existing automation frameworks and test suites
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate effectively across teams