Test Engineer
Description:
Kforce has a client in Brea, CA that is seeking a Test Engineer to lead quality engineering and test automation for complex enterprise applications. This is a remote position requiring strong hands-on technical skills and the ability to drive testing strategy across teams.
Responsibilities:
- Own test strategy for major releases, integrations, and system changes* Build and maintain automated functional, API, integration, regression, and data-validation tests* Translate requirements into test scenarios, test data, acceptance criteria, and coverage* Validate business rules, data transformations, configurations, and downstream impacts* Lead testing through QA signoff, release readiness, production validation, and defect resolution* Perform root-cause analysis and partner with developers, product owners, business teams, and DevOps* Improve automation coverage, testing efficiency, and quality standards* Mentor test engineers and provide technical directionRequirements* 8+ years in software testing, quality engineering, or test automation, including Staff/Lead-level experience* Strong programming/scripting skills in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, or similar* Experience building automation frameworks* Strong API, integration, database, SQL, data-validation, and batch-testing skills* Experience with Jira, TestRail, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools* Strong knowledge of CI/CD, regression testing, defect management, and risk-based testing* Experience leading QA across large enterprise systemsPreferred:* Insurance, financial, transactional, or data-intensive system experience* Duck Creek, rating engines, policy systems, or similar platforms* Cloud and event-driven integration experience* Experience using AI-assisted engineering/testing toolsJob TypeContractCompensation70 - $75