Senior IT Software Engineer (SDET)

SMX USA

Chicago, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache JMeter, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Automation Engineering, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Functional Testing, Git, Information Technology Software, Integration Testing, Java, Jenkins, Leadership, Mentoring, Microservices, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Metrics, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regression Testing, Requirements Validation/Verification, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Design for Test (SDET), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Standards Strategy, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Scripts, Testing, Web Services, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago

Role: Senior IT Software Engineer (SDET)

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite/Hybrid – No 100% Remote)  

 

Required Skills

  • Java
  • REST API Testing
  • Test Automation
  • Performance Testing (JMeter)
  • SQL
  • BDD Frameworks (Cucumber/JBehave)
  • CI/CD

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8–10+ years of overall software engineering/SDET experience (10+ years preferred).
  • 3–5 years of hands-on Java development experience.
  • 3–5 years of experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or JBehave.
  • 8+ years of experience designing and developing automation frameworks from scratch.
  • 3+ years of experience testing RESTful APIs and web services.
  • 3+ years of performance testing experience using JMeter.
  • Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex database queries.
  • Experience with end-to-end, system integration, full-stack, and third-party integration testing.
  • Expert understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Python.
  • AWS Cloud development experience.
  • Experience with Apigee or other API Gateway platforms.
  • Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, and code review practices.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, etc.).
  • Experience working in Agile/Lean environments.
  • Understanding of Microservices architecture.
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for CI/CD pipelines.
  • Build and enhance API automation frameworks for scripting, execution, and reporting.
  • Develop automated test scripts using Java, Karate, JMeter, and related technologies.
  • Execute API, functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and performance testing.
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to validate business requirements.
  • Lead and mentor onshore and offshore QA/Test Automation engineers.
  • Promote testing best practices, quality standards, and automation strategies across projects.
  • Support database validation and SQL-based testing activities.
  • Assist in implementing security and quality controls throughout the software development lifecycle.

 

Required Soft Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven mentoring and technical leadership experience.
  • Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative mindset.

 

Important Requirements

  • Stable work history (frequent job changes will not be considered).
  • Candidates must be local to Chicago or willing to relocate at their own expense  before Day 1.
  • Relocation willingness must be clearly stated on the resume if currently outside the Chicago area.
  • 100% remote work is not available.

About the Company

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