Remote Sr. QA Playwright / Postman Automation

Kforce Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a senior Quality Assurance Engineer in California to own QA across web, mobile, API, and backend apps. You will design and maintain automated test frameworks, execute manual and automated testing, and lead release readiness activities.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC, implement metrics, and integrate testing into CI/CD while upholding security and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years in quality assurance or software quality roles.
• 4+ years of Postman/Newman experience.
• 2+ years of Playwright experience.
• 2+ years of release management experience.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks.
• Strong API testing and data validation through backend testing.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive quality across web, mobile, API, and backend apps.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites.
• Execute manual and automated testing to ensure reliability and user satisfaction.
• Lead release readiness activities and coordinate production releases.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to embed quality.
• Define and report key quality metrics to drive improvements.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Ensure security, privacy, accessibility, and data integrity standards.
• Support troubleshooting, defect triage, and root-cause analysis.
• Create and maintain test plans, cases, release docs, and QA processes.
• Mentor team on testing best practices and automation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing efficiency and coverage.

Skills

Quality assurance

API testing

Automation testing

Test framework design

Agile methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Playwright

Postman/Newman

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own and drive software quality across web, mobile, API, and backend applications
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites
• Execute manual, exploratory, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure application reliability and user satisfaction
• Develop and maintain API testing strategies, validating integrations, functionality, security, and data accuracy
• Lead release readiness activities, coordinating testing efforts, deployment validation, and production releases
• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to incorporate quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Define, monitor, and report on key quality metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and release confidence
• Ensure adherence to security, privacy, accessibility, and data integrity standards
• Support troubleshooting, defect triage, root-cause analysis, and resolution efforts
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, release documentation, and quality processes
• Mentor team members on testing best practices, automation strategies, and quality engineering principles
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to testing efficiency, automation coverage, release quality, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in quality assurance, test engineering, or software quality roles
• 4+ years of Postman/Newman
• 2+ years of experience with Playwright
• 2+ years of experience in release management
• Proven experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and test suites
• Strong experience with API testing, integration validation, and automated test execution
• Experience leading or coordinating software releases and deployment activities
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes
• Experience validating data accuracy through database queries and backend testing techniques
• Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or compliance-driven environmentsKnowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and modern quality assurance practices
• Knowledge of modern software development tools, automation platforms, and AI-assisted productivity tools
• Strong understanding of web, mobile, and enterprise application testing
• Familiarity with performance, load, accessibility, and cross-platform testing practices
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, drive results, and maintain high-quality standards in fast-paced environments

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.