Senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET)

job summary:
Join our quality engineering team as a Senior Test Automation Engineer responsible for establishing and driving robust automated testing practices. In this role, you will lead test automation efforts for web, API, and mobile applications, ensuring our software releases meet high standards of reliability and performance.

 
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $36.66 - 46.66 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain automated test suites and frameworks using modern testing tools.
• Integrate automated regression and smoke testing into continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Partner with software developers and product teams to analyze requirements, triage failures, and resolve defects.
• Track quality metrics, optimize test stability, and mentor team members on test automation practices.

qualifications:
10+ years of dedicated experience in Test Automation Development within an SDET role.

Strong programming background with proficiency in JavaScript, C#, JScript, or VB Script.

Hands-on experience with TestComplete (SmartBear) or similar automated GUI testing tools.

Experience using version control systems such as Git, TFS, or SVN.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Playwright for modern web automation.

Experience testing Angular-based web applications.

Ability to relocate to and work on-site in Chicago, IL.

skills:
Angular,API,Test Automation,automated testing,test frameworks,continuous testing,automated tests,test automation framework,C#,Git,JavaScript,JScript,mobile applications,Playwright,source control systems,SDET,scripting,software development,test automation frameworks,SVN,TFS,TestComplete,VB Script,web applications,leadership,collaboration,acceptance criteria,automation,agile delivery,infrastructure,Mentor,clear communication,effort estimation,QA,risk identification,scalability,test planning,testing,tooling,triage,user flows

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 View email address on 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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.