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For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.
 
Job Title: Software Engineer - Quality Engineering III
Location: Cincinnati, OH - Downtown 
 
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What You'll Do
 
As part of a cross-functional Agile squad, chapter, and Agile Release Train (ART), the Lead Quality Engineer provides leadership and guidance within the Quality Engineering discipline. This role ensures delivery quality through strategic test planning, automation best practices, and mentoring team members. The Lead QE partners with product owners, developers, and other QEs to define quality standards, implement robust test strategies, and drive continuous improvement across the squad and tribe.

What you will be doing:

• Leading quality engineering efforts for an Agile squad and collaborating with QE Practice and ART.
• Owning test strategy, planning, and execution for complex features and integrations.
• Designing and implementing scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Driving adoption of continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines.
• Performing exploratory testing and guiding others in risk-based testing approaches.
• Mentoring QEs and developers on quality best practices and automation techniques.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational quality governance standards.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify quality metrics and report progress.

What you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of experience in Quality Engineering
• Proven expertise in test automation using languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Strong experience with API testing, UI automation, and integration testing.
• Familiarity with tools like GitHub, GitLab CI/Jenkins, and test management platforms.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and SAFe framework.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience testing in Indentity and Authroization space (PING, OKTA, etc.)
• Experience with WebdriverIO or Playwright.
• Knowledge of performance and accessibility testing.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and containerized environments.
• Quality Engineering certifications (ISTQB, SAFe QE, etc.).
• Experience driving quality initiatives at scale across multiple squads.

 
What You'll Get
 
SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!

 

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