Junior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Job Title: Junior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)
Duration: Contract
Job Description:
We are looking for a Junior SDET with a strong foundation in both manual and automation testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, Python, API automation, and Cucumber, along with solid Java coding skills. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of web and API applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, and Cucumber (BDD).
• Perform manual testing (functional, regression, integration) to validate product behavior and ensure test coverage.
• Build and maintain API automation frameworks using tools such as Rest Assured, Postman, or similar.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable Java code to support test automation and utilities.
• Participate in code reviews and help improve automation best practices.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Java and strong Java coding fundamentals.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver for UI automation.
• Basic to intermediate experience with Python for scripting or support automation.
• Knowledge of Cucumber (BDD) for behavior-driven testing.
• Solid understanding of manual testing principles and test case design.
• Experience with API testing and automation (Rest Assured, Postman, or similar tools).