SDET III / US Citizens and GC Candidates Only

Hudson Manpower; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & bench time

Training & certification budget

Health, dental, vision & life insurance

Referral bonus eligibility

Job summary

Hudson Manpower in Cincinnati, OH is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET III) to join their agile development teams. This role includes building scalable test automation frameworks, ensuring quality across backend and API layers, and leading QA strategy.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience with a strong background in automation using Java or JavaScript, plus API testing expertise. The company offers competitive salary, health insurance, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Engineer.
• Proficiency in Java or JavaScript test automation.
• API testing expertise using Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins/GitLab CI, and Jira.
• Familiar with SQL and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reusable automated test frameworks.
• Write and maintain automated test cases for UI, APIs, and mobile apps.
• Perform exploratory testing and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA leads.
• Support release planning and CI/CD readiness.

Skills

Hands-on test automation with Java or JavaScript

API testing experience

Strong GitHub and version control skills

Tools

Postman

REST Assured

SoapUI

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Jira

Job description

Job Title: SDET III

Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Top Skills Required:

• Hands-on test automation with Java or JavaScript
• API testing experience (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI)
• Strong GitHub and version control skills

Role Summary

We're seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET III) to join our agile development teams. You'll be responsible for building scalable test automation frameworks, ensuring backend/API quality, and leading QA strategy across cross-functional teams. You’ll play a key role in developing automation for web, mobile, and API layers, while actively contributing to continuous integration and deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reusable automated test frameworks
• Write and maintain automated test cases for UI, APIs, and mobile apps
• Perform exploratory testing and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA leads
• Maintain test cases in test management tools
• Support release planning and CI/CD readiness

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET/QA Engineer
• Proficiency in Java or JavaScript test automation
• API testing expertise using Postman, REST Assured, or similar
• Experience with Git, Jenkins/GitLab CI, Jira/Agility
• Familiar with SQL, agile methodologies, and cloud environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills

• WebdriverIO, Newman/Postman scripting
• BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, etc.)
• Accessibility testing experience
• ISTQB or equivalent certifications
• ECM testing (Mobius, FileNet, EngageOne) is a big plus

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary + 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation & bench time
• Training & certification budget
• Health, dental, vision & life insurance
• Referral bonus eligibility