Test automation engineer

job summary:
We are partnering with a newly established, high-growth technology joint venture backed by global leaders in investment management and strategic consulting. Driven by a culture of technical excellence and innovation, this firm employs only the top tier of engineering talent to solve complex, demanding problems at pace.

The company is currently building out a brand-new, state-of-the-art office located in a premier tech and innovation hub in Champaign, Illinois. We are seeking exceptional Test Automation Engineers / SDETs who are passionate about delivering technical excellence through robust automation frameworks.

location: Champaign, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $165,000 - 175,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Take full technical ownership of automation test suites and quality assurance strategies for highly complex software projects from start to finish.
• Design, build, and execute robust, scalable testing frameworks using Cucumber to validate complex business logic.
• Work hand-in-hand with developers, business analysts, and end-users to deeply understand business domains and ensure technical applications meet true operational needs.
• Challenge existing systems, processes, and architectures to drive technical excellence and innovation within the engineering ecosystem.
• Exercise high autonomy, ownership, and judgment to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software bottlenecks at pace.
• Primary Framework: Cucumber (Hands-on, deep expertise is required)
• Methodologies: SDET, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test Automation Engineering
• Core Languages: Object-Oriented Programming (C#/.NET, Java, or Python)
• Databases: SQL Databases
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS or Azure

qualifications:
- Proven, hands-on experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks utilizing Cucumber.

- Strong object-oriented programming skills (C#/.NET, Java, or Python) and a solid understanding of software engineering principles.

- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a strictly related quantitative field.

- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 / 4.0 (or international equivalent).

- Ability to work 100% onsite in Champaign, IL, and relocate prior to starting.

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 click.appcast.io.


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.