Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Job Description Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite Location: Chicago, IL Experience Level: 8–10 years Position Overview Extend and maintain the test automation framework using Java and JavaScript. Own the understanding of business requirements and acceptance criteria, and develop corresponding test strategies and test plans. Develop automated test cases within the existing automation framework. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to test engineers across multiple applications and projects, both onshore and offshore, including training team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites. Coordinate with product owners to resolve open issues, enhancements, and upgrades, and to clarify the intended use of specific functionality. Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities Develop test automation code supporting Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) for systems, infrastructure, and the test framework. Plan, design, develop, and maintain an API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results. Develop automated functional test scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, and JMeter. Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate. Apply and promote testing methodologies, best practices, and standards across the team. Team Structure & Work Environment Collaborates with a team of 20+ team members. Works onsite in a hybrid capacity, 3 days per week, at the Chicago, IL office beginning day one; interviews may also take place onsite. Required Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (8–10 years total experience). Technical Skills: Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following: Java (3–5 years), Cucumber (3–5 years), JBehave, or other BDD testing frameworks. At least 8 years of experience designing test automation frameworks. Strong experience testing web services (REST APIs) (3–5 years). Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data. Ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases. 3+ years of experience developing scenario-based performance testing using JMeter. Experience with full-stack and integration testing involving third parties. End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms. Soft Skills: Ability to adapt quickly in a complex environment. Proactive, flexible, and creative approach to problem-solving. Very strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with developers and business users. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with Python. Development experience with AWS cloud technology. Experience with TDD, continuous integration, and code review practices. Experience with Apigee or other API gateways. Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git). At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices. Understanding of microservices architecture. Experience with load and performance testing. Strong documentation skills. 401(k) Dental insurance Vision Insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid Holidays Salary expectations: 120,000-165,000 per annual #J-18808-Ljbffr