Hybrid QA Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Hybrid QA Engineer (Manual and Automation Testing) in Tampa, FL. Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated QA Engineer with a blend of strong manual testing expertise and automation development experience. This role will focus heavily on testing web-based applications, ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle, and building scalable automated test suites using Java, Selenium, and Playwright. Responsibilities: Manual Testing:

• Execute comprehensive manual testing of web-based applications across multiple browsers and platforms
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing
• Validate UI/UX functionality, workflows, business rules, and application performance
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution
• Collaborate with developers and business teams to reproduce and troubleshoot issues
• Participate in requirements reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality risks

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using Java, Selenium, and Playwright
• Create automated regression and smoke testing suites to improve release quality and efficiency
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze test execution results and provide actionable feedback to development teams
• Continuously improve automation coverage, framework stability, and execution performance
• Support automated API testing and backend validation where applicable

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Advocate for quality best practices and test automation standards
• Assist in defining QA metrics and reporting on testing progress and quality trends
• 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience
• Strong experience performing manual testing of web applications
• 3+ years of automation testing experience

• Java
• Selenium WebDriver
• Playwright
• Experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA best practices
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Experience testing REST APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab
• Experience with TestNG, JUnit, or comparable testing frameworks
• Experience with SQL and database validation
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
• Experience with performance testing tools is a plus
• Exposure to modern DevOps and Shift-Left testing practices

• Manual Testing
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• System Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Exploratory Testing
• Cross-Browser Testing