Quality Engineer - Cincinnati location

OverviewQuality Engineer position (Contract to hire, no C2C).Must be local to Cincinnati, Ohio; this is an in-office role.ResponsibilitiesDesign innovative, preventative quality strategies and shift-left practices.Build and maintain scalable test automation and quality monitoring frameworks.Develop end-to-end testing strategies tailored to product risk and release cycles.Optimize resource usage while balancing test coverage and speed-to-market.Lead Quality Engineering Strategy by designing, implementing, and championing best-in-class testing frameworks across teams, focusing on functional and performance testing for critical retail applications.Drive test automation and modern practices using Karate/BDD, Selenium, API testing, and related tools to build intelligent, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks.Act as a quality advocate across engineering squads, working with Account Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to align goals and timelines.Contribute to system modernization by transforming legacy systems into modern, customer-facing applications.Implement robust performance testing and production validation strategies to ensure high-quality experiences in live environments.Technical SkillsAPI Testing: Deep experience with API functionality and data integrity testingKarate: Proficient in using Karate for service and integration testingTest Data management: Strong understanding of data-driven testingPerformance Testing: Hands-on with performance testing tools and methodologiesTest Automation & Frameworks: Skilled in BDD, CI/CD integration, and cross-platform automationService Virtualization & Cloud Testing: Experience with virtual services and cloud-native test environmentsAnalytical & Communication SkillsTranslate quality data into business-impact insightsForecast and mitigate risks using predictive modelsCommunicate clearly with stakeholders to drive faster delivery and better outcomesQualifications6+ years of experience in quality engineering with increasing responsibilityProven leadership in testing strategy across multiple teams or large organizationsProficiency in modern QA tools and frameworks (Karate, Selenium, REST APIs, JMeter, etc.)Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and test automation in CI/CD pipelinesStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management skillsSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeContractJob functionQuality AssuranceIndustriesEngineering ServicesRetail#J-18808-Ljbffr