Hybrid QA Engineer; Manual & Automation Testing

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 Web Driver
• 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 Dev Ops, 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, Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, or Git Lab
• 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 Dev Ops and Shift-Left testing practices

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

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.