Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Kforce's client, a technology-driven organization in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help modernize and scale its test automation and quality engineering practices. The team operates in an Agile environment with a strong focus on CI/CD, automation-first testing, and shared ownership of quality across feature teams. This role requires a candidate who can think critically, understand the -why- behind testing strategies, and clearly communicate technical decisions while contributing to both automation and hands-on validation efforts. Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Agile feature teams to review user stories, define acceptance criteria, and promote a test-first approach during refinement and design sessions
• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for UI and API testing
• Develop automated test suites using modern tools such as Playwright and TypeScript (preferred)
• Contribute to the migration from legacy automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium with Java, Postman/Newman) to modern unified frameworks aligned with CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast and reliable feedback loops
• Develop and maintain API test coverage for REST and SOAP services, including end-to-end workflow validation
• Perform exploratory and manual testing for complex or non-automated features, ensuring thorough functional validation
• Write and maintain SQL queries for data validation and test data setup
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to test architecture and framework design decisions
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects while supporting compliance and audit requirements (e.g., security and regulatory standards)
• Support continuous improvement of QA practices and act as a quality engineering advocate across teams
• Utilize test management and reporting tools to track execution, coverage, and quality metrics
• Strong experience in software testing and test automation within Agile environments
• Hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript preferred) or similar frameworks (e.g., Cypress)
• Experience building or maintaining UI and API automation frameworks
• Knowledge of REST and SOAP API testing
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build/release workflows
• Strong SQL skills for data validation and test support activities
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., qTest, QMetry, TestRail, or similar)
• Experience working in environments transitioning from legacy automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman/Newman) is highly desirable
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Ability to support both automated and manual testing efforts within Agile teams