QA SDET engineer

Seeking  to fill in a QA SDET automation engineer  for  immediate  w2 remote contract opportunity with  my direct client in Cincinnati OH.

If interested , share your word document resume, work authorization, expected hourly pay rate,  current location, availability for remote work, skill stack and LinkedIn.

Reach me for more details. thanks.

Relocate on own expenses.

If not, Appreciate any referrals.

 Must Have

 API / Domain services testing

Git

Java

JavaScript

qTest or similar test tracking platform

WebDriver IO or similar Test Automation

Bank/financial services industry

JOB DESCRIPTION

Test Leadership & Strategy

• Proven experience leading manual and automation testing teams across multiple projects

• Expertise in test planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource allocation

• Strong knowledge of test strategy definition, risk-based testing, and release sign-off

• Hands-on involvement in test design reviews, defect triage, and stakeholder communication

• Experience mentoring and guiding team members on testing best practices and automation standards

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Testing Methodologies

• Extensive experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and continuous testing practices

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Automation Testing Expertise

• Hands-on experience in test automation framework design, enhancement, and maintenance

• Web Automation Tools: WebdriverIO, Katalon Studio

• API Testing & Automation: Postman

• BDD Frameworks: Gherkin-based test development

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Core Manual Testing Skills

• Expertise in functional, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing

• Strong skills in writing test scenarios, detailed test cases, and execution reports

• Excellent defect analysis, documentation, and root cause identification

• Ability to independently handle problem-solving and complex query-based testing scenarios

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Programming & Scripting Languages

• Proficient in Java, JavaScript, Groovy, SQL, and Gherkin

• Ability to review, optimize, and standardize automation code across teams

• Experience building reusable and maintainable automation components

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Database & Backend Testing

• Strong expertise in writing complex SQL queries for data validation and backend testing

• Hands-on experience with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server

• Skilled in data integrity checks, joins, stored procedures, and reporting validations

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CI/CD & Build Integration

• Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins

• Familiarity with Node.js for test execution and build automation

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Version Control & Collaboration Tools

• Proficient in Git, Git Bash, and GitHub for source control and test artifact management

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Test & Defect Management Tools

• Extensive experience with qTest and HP ALM for:

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Security & Environment Management

• Experience using HashiCorp Vault for secret and credential management in testing environments

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Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to balance hands-on testing with leadership responsibilities