Hybrid QA Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)

Kforce Inc.

Tampa, FL
3 days ago

$48–$53

Highlights

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. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Tampa, FL
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$48–$53
Company Size	1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded	1962
Website	http://www.kforce.com/

Description

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

Automation Testing:

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

Quality & Process Improvement:

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

Requirements:

4+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience
Strong experience performing manual testing of web applications
3+ years of automation testing experience

Hands-on experience with:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Technical Skills:

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.

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About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.