Mid Level SDET

Job Description A financial client in the Cincinnati area is looking for a mid level SDET to join their team for a direct hire opportunity. The SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) / SQA Test Automation Engineer III is a hands-on automation-focused role responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality automated tests across both UI and API layers. This engineer works closely with Automation Engineer III peers and management to help define, implement, and continuously improve the organizationu2019s test automation framework, standards, and best practices. This role is critical to ensuring the quality, consistency, and long-term sustainability of functional test automation. While specific tools are used today, a strong understanding of automation concepts, object-oriented programming, and testing fundamentals is the most important qualificationu2014tools can be learned. Key Responsibilities u2003u2022 Design, develop, and maintain automated functional test scripts for both UI and API testing u2003u2022 Contribute to and support the evolution of the test automation framework, including identifying opportunities for improvements in scalability, maintainability, and efficiency u2003u2022 Lead and support test automation initiatives, including establishing standards, guidelines, and best practices u2003u2022 Develop robust, reusable, and sustainable automation solutions using tools such as Selenium and Java-based frameworks u2003u2022 Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, business analysts, and project managers throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) u2003u2022 Support continuous testing efforts within the software delivery pipeline by improving test coverage and execution efficiency Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to peers and junior automation engineers We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022 3+ years of hands-on experience in software test engineering following the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) u2003u2022 3+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks, with strong experience using Selenium u2003u2022 Strong programming experience in Java u2003u2003u25cb Object-oriented programming experience is required (Java preferred; other OOP languages acceptable) u2003u2022 2+ years of hands-on experience with API testing u2003u2022 Experience with tools such as Postman or ReadyAPI / SoapUI is acceptable u2003u2022 Solid understanding of automation design principles, testing strategies, and software quality best practices u2003u2022 Experience working with source control and build tools such as Git and Maven 1+ year of experience working with databases and SQL for test data setup and validation u2022 Experience with Katalon for UI automation u2003u2022 Experience with Java testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG u2003u2022 Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing practices Experience automating tests in complex, integrated application environments

Created: 2026-02-16