platform automation engineer.

job summary:
Senior Platform Automation Engineer is a mid level role focused on leading efforts to improve test automation, build robust testing frameworks, and ensure the quality and performance of platform systems. Engineers in this role actively participate in coding, testing, and code reviews while improving applications and processes for scalability and efficiency. This position also involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

 
location: Columbus, Ohio
job type: Contract
salary: $58 - 60 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
Design, develop, and implement quality engineering practices for financial technology solutions. Develop and maintain test frameworks to ensure consistent and efficient testing across the enterprise. Contribute to improving automation frameworks to ensure maintainable and scalable test automation for the platform. - (15%)



Define and enforce testing standards, automation strategies, and best practices across the SDLC. Analyze and address complex problems, performance bottlenecks, and quality gaps in systems to enhance software efficiency and robustness. Develop and maintain tools for generating, managing, and cleaning test data across environments to support both automated and manual tests. - (15%)



Integrate testing tools and frameworks into the CI/CD pipeline, focusing on automating testing within the build and deployment process. - (15%)

Design, develop and maintain automated test environments and data solutions to ensure system reliability and predictability, providing value-stream aligned engineering teams with the necessary tools for success. - (15%)

Collaborate with quality engineering, product, and business teams to support best practices in test-driven development (TDD) and automation. Mentor and assist junior engineers in adopting automation practices and test methodologies. - (10%)

Develop and maintain tools for performance, load, and stress testing, ensuring they support real-world traffic and use cases. Work alongside infrastructure teams to help configure testing environments that generate scalable load and measure system

response. - (10%)

Demonstrate expertise in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python) and contribute to the design and execution of automated testing frameworks for mission-critical applications. Assist in platform quality engineering, particularly within financial technology, payment systems, and cloud environments. - (10%)



Support the adoption of emerging testing technologies, ensuring alignment with the company's innovation and quality engineering strategy. - (10%)



 
qualifications:
Good understanding of web development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs to test web-

based applications and services.

Experience with common test automation frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, Rest Assured, k6, Pact.

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of

industry advancements.

Has demonstrated strong knowledge of at least two programming/scripting language Java, JavaScript, Python.

 
skills: - Agile Methodology

- Scripting Languages

- Test Automation

- Test Data Management

- CI/CD

- Cloud Platform

- Version Control (Git)

- Monitoring Tools

- Debug Tools

- Multitasking

- Problem Solving

- Communication



Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.