QA Automation Engineer III

Apex Systems; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Employee Assistance Program

ESPP

Career coaching and training

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a QA Automation Engineer III (SDET) for Cincinnati, onsite, 4+ month contract. You will lead the test automation strategy, design scalable frameworks, and deliver high-quality automation across UI, API, and data layers.

Responsibilities include owning test plans, building reusable automation code, and working in an Agile squad to ensure timely delivery. Strong banking domain knowledge and experience with Snowflake, Postman, and Jenkins are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Banking domain expertise in commercial loan systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Strong SQL knowledge with DB2 or Snowflake.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, ReadyAPI).
• Git for version control and CI/CD with Jenkins.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, POM).
• Experience with data extraction and Snowflake.
• Knowledge of functional, API, regression, and integration testing.
• Experience in Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering efforts within an Agile squad.
• Own test strategy, planning, framework implementation and execution.
• Develop reusable, maintainable test automation code.
• Design test automation for UI and API layers.
• Author test cases in test management tools.
• Drive automation for API/web services, UI, ETL, and DB testing.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

SQL

DB2

Snowflake

Postman

ReadyAPI

Git

Jenkins

Selenium

Appium

POM

Data‑driven testing

API testing

Agile

Tools

qTest

Digital.ai

Job description

Title: QA Automation Engineer III

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Onsite)

Duration: 4+ Month

Role Overview

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will play a key role in driving quality engineering practices and delivering test automation excellence. Your primary responsibility is to provide thought leadership within the Quality Engineering discipline while ensuring quality through best‑in‑class automation strategies. This includes designing and developing new test automation frameworks, maintaining existing automation code with high standards, and applying strong software design principles. You will leverage creativity and technical expertise to identify innovative approaches for testing complex software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of an Agile squad, leading quality engineering efforts while collaborating closely with team members.
• Take ownership of test strategy, test planning, framework implementation, and test execution within the Agile environment.
• Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable test automation code using a variety of automation tools.
• Design and implement structured and clean test automation for new features and functional changes, covering user interface and API layers.
• Author test cases in test management tools to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Efficiently reproduce reported software issues, analyze data, and collaborate with team members to resolve obstacles and maintain delivery timelines.
• Drive automation initiatives for API/web services testing, Web UI, data extract scripts, and database testing.

Required Qualifications

• Strong banking domain expertise in commercial loan systems, covering the end-to-end loan lifecycle including customer onboarding, funding, payments, servicing, collateral management, and syndication.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of SQL and database interactions, with experience in DB2 or Snowflake.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools and methodologies, including Postman and ReadyAPI.
• Proficient in Git for version control and familiar with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Experience with application lifecycle management tools such as Digital.ai or qTest.
• Expertise in test automation frameworks like POM, Data-Driven frameworks, Selenium, Appium, or similar.
• Experience with data extract processes, including ETL count reconciliation, field-to-field mapping validation, and data quality checks, specifically with Snowflake.
• Knowledge of various testing methodologies (functional, API, regression, integration).
• Experience working within Agile development processes.

Professional Attributes

• A commitment to quality with high standards in execution, accuracy, and accountability.
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for outcomes.
• The ability to anticipate challenges, analyze root causes, and proactively propose effective solutions.
• Clear and effective communication skills for articulating ideas and collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across teams, building trust and alignment to ensure successful deliveries.
• A willingness to think critically and develop original solutions.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• A SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• A corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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