Test Automation Engineer IV

Job#: 3022263

Job Description:

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer IV

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)

Pay Range: $60-$65

Length: 9 months

Role Overview

The Test Automation Engineer will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand application workflows and translate them into automated test scenarios. This role is responsible for developing new automated test scripts, maintaining existing scripts, and ensuring adherence to automation best practices, including reusability, maintainability, and ease of execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with SMEs to understand application flows and identify automation opportunities.
• Develop automated test steps following best practices for structure, reusability, and maintainability.
• Maintain and update existing automation scripts as application changes occur.
• Create new Java classes and methods using object-oriented programming principles.
• Identify web elements using unique locators and write custom XPath expressions as needed.
• Apply standard web automation techniques, including waits/synchronization, handling windows/frames, and interacting with various element types.
• Utilize Selenium WebDriver methods and syntax for test automation.
• Work with Cucumber or other Maven-based automation frameworks to:
  • Write and modify reusable Java functions linked to Gherkin steps
  • Create feature files, including tags and scenario outlines
  • Use Test Runner classes and JUnit hooks to manage setup, teardown, and execution flow
• Manage external library dependencies through Maven POM files.

Required Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of experience with Java and web automation
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
• Proficiency with Java collections (e.g., HashMaps, Sets) and control structures (loops, exception handling)
• Experience identifying web objects and selecting appropriate locators
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Experience with Cucumber or similar BDD/Maven-based automation frameworks
• Ability to create and maintain reusable automation functions
• Familiarity with JUnit and test execution hooks
• Experience managing dependencies using Maven

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Tricentis qTest and integrating Java-based automation frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, particularly Jenkins, including scheduling automated test execution and publishing results

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.