Test Automation Engineer III

About Encore Talent Solutions:Encore Talent Solutions is a trusted professional services firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals by providing exceptional talent solutions. We partner closely with our clients to understand their unique culture and operational needs, delivering proactive support during times of growth, transition, and change. Our mission is to connect top talent with meaningful opportunities to drive business success.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Automated Tester to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in providing leadership and hands-on expertise using the latest open source products and best practices.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Build automated test frameworks and lead data testing efforts for multi-functional Agile data delivery teams.
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for both Java and Python data APIs and for data movement using Kafka and big data tools and solutions.
• Perform Automation Testing XML/SOAP UI/Webservices Testing.
• Provide technical direction and hands-on software development, including design, development, and testing.
• Develop test scripts to implement Features, Test Scenarios, and Step-Definition for BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) using Cucumber (Gherkins format) with a customized test automation framework.
• Develop Selenium automation frameworks using JUnit/TestNG frameworks and Maven targets to execute automation suites.
• Configure execution of automated regression suites using Jenkins CI/CD pipeline.
• Use Selenium tool for web applications and automate regression test cases (Selenium WebDriver/GRID).

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in: Automation Testing XML/SOAP UI/Webservices Testing, SOAP UI, Selenium, JUnit/TestNG, Maven, Java, JavaScript (Node.js, Angular.js), Jenkins.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban Agile development processes and ceremonies, including scrums, planning events, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and demos.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Experience developing test scripts for BDD using Cucumber (Gherkins format) and customized test automation frameworks.
• Experience with automation technologies such as Jenkins, Maven, and JUnit benchmark.
• Knowledge and certification in programming languages for automation testing like Python, Java, C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python.

Work Environment & Location:

• Location: Onsite in Cincinnati
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Encore Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.