Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Irving, TX. Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to design, development, and implementation of automated systems and processes. You will be responsible for test strategy execution, automation, test data management, and performance testing. You will work closely with developers and product teams to enhance software systems' efficiency, quality, and scalability. Experience in mobile testing is a plus, and familiarity with geospatial or navigation-based systems is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a strong background in automation tools, programming, systems integration, and project leadership. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborate in defining and executing the test strategy across various testing types (functional, regression, integration, and performance) * Design and maintain test cases, test plans, and test artifacts that support quality delivery * Contribute to a reusable and consistent test data strategy across test environments Build and maintain automation scripts using Java-based tools and frameworks: * Selenium/Selenide * Appium (for mobile) * TestNG/JUnit * Cucumber * RestAssured/Karate * Allure/ExtentReports * Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) * Assist in post-release performance benchmarking using: JMeter, Gatling, or k6 * Log and categorize defects, validate fixes, and contribute to root cause analysis * Use tools like Zephyr, TestRail, or similar for test management and reporting * Work closely with and receive guidance from the Senior QA Engineer on framework improvements, QA standards, and career growth