Test Automation Engineer

Company: Eliassen Group
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Onsite in Cincinnati, OH Our client is a large U.S. financial institution headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The organization operates an extensive branch and ATM network across multiple states and ranks among the largest banks in the country. Its history reflects the merger of predecessor banks and ongoing growth within retail and commercial banking services. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities: Responsibilities Provide leadership and hands-on expertise in automated testing using open-source tools and best practices. Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web services, data APIs, and data movement. Develop and execute test plans and test cases for Java and Python data APIs and Kafka-based pipelines. Create BDD feature files, scenarios, and step definitions using Cucumber with Gherkin syntax. Develop Selenium-based automation using JUnit or TestNG and implement Maven targets for suite execution. Configure and run automated regression suites within Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate within Scrum or Kanban teams, participating in planning, backlog grooming, reviews, retrospectives, and demos. Contribute technical direction across design, development, and testing to improve software quality. Experience Requirements: Experience Requirements Hands-on automation testing for XML and web services using SOAP UI. Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum and Kanban Agile processes and ceremonies. Experience developing BDD tests with Cucumber and Gherkin in customized automation frameworks. Proficiency building Selenium automation frameworks with JUnit or TestNG and Maven. Experience with Java and JavaScript technologies such as Node.js and Angular.js. Experience with Jenkins, Maven, and JUnit for automation and benchmarking. Experience configuring automated regression execution in Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Grid for web application regression automation. Experience testing Java and Python data APIs, Kafka data movement, and big data tools. Knowledge of programming languages for automation such as Python, Java, or C++. Python experience (preferred). Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com. About Eliassen Group: Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!

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