Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)

Sr. SDET Engineer

DSN is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more. This role is part of a stable Fortune 500 company where you can grow your technical career.

Job Responsibilities

• Senior SDET. Extend testing automation framework using Java/JavaScript.
• Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan.
• Develop automation test cases using existing automation framework.
• Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.
• Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites.
• Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed.
• Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.
• Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate.
• Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards.
• Position will be onsite hybrid starting day 1. Interviews may also be onsite.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience.

Required Skills

• At least 8 years of experience in test automation framework design.
• Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3–5 years), Cucumber (3–5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks.
• Strong experience testing Webservices (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 tests using JMeter.
• Experience testing full stack applications and performing integration testing with 3rd‑party systems; End‑to‑end system integration testing experience for software platforms.

Desired Skills

• Hands on experience with Python.
• Development experience in AWS Cloud technology.
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired.
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus.
• 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 a micro service Architecture.
• Experience load and performance testing.
• Strong documentation skills.

Soft Skills Required

• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment.
• Pro‑active, flexible and creative.
• Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.

Benefits

• 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: 140,000-165,000 per annual