Test Automation Engineer III

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid‑sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting‑edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you.

Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer III

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Downtown)

Years of

Experience:

0-20

Contract Length: 1/1/27

TOP

SKILLS:

• Automation Testing - XML/SOAP UI - Webservices Testing - SOAP UI;
  Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and Kanban Agile development process and ceremonies including scrums, planning events, backlog grooming, retrospectives and demos.
• Experience developing test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step‑Definition for BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) using Cucumber (Gherkins format) with customized test automation framework. Experience developing Selenium automation framework using Junit/TestNG frameworks and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites.

• Python

Automated Tester to provide leadership and hands on expertise using the latest open source products and best practices. Experience building automated test frameworks and guiding data testing efforts for multi‑functional Agile data delivery teams. This person will be responsible for building test automation frameworks, developing and executing test plans and test cases for both Java and Python data APIs and for data movement using Kafka and big data tools and solutions.

Automation Testing - XML/SOAP UI - Webservices Testing - SOAP UI. Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and Kanban Agile development process and ceremonies including scrums, planning events, backlog grooming, retrospectives and demos. Strong communication and collaborative skills in providing technical direction and hands‑on software development to include design, development and testing. Experience developing test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios and Step‑Definition for BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) using Cucumber (Gherkins format) with customized test automation framework.

Experience developing Selenium automation framework using Junit/TestNG frameworks and developing Maven targets to execute automation suites. Experience with JAVA, JavaScript‑based technologies such as nodejs, angular.js. Experience with automation technologies such as Jenkins, Maven, Junit benchmark. Experience in configuring execution of automated regressions suite using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline. Proficiency in using Selenium tool for web application and automating regression test cases (Selenium Web Driver/GRID).

Knowledge and certification on programming languages for automation testing like Python, Java, C++ etc.

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You’ll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

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