Sr. SDET Automation Engineer

Role: Sr. SDET Automation Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only)

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong hands-on experience in Automation Testing
• Mandatory Skills: Java, Karate, and Cucumber
• AWS experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Position is currently hybrid and will transition to fully onsite; only local Chicago-area candidates will be considered
• Genuine consultants only with an active LinkedIn profile that aligns with their resume

Interview Process

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. In-Person Interview

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation code supporting CI/CD pipelines, systems, infrastructure, and testing frameworks.
• Design, develop, and maintain API automation frameworks for test scripting, execution, and result analysis.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor both onshore and offshore QA teams.
• Train team members on creating, executing, and maintaining automated regression test suites.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to resolve defects, evaluate enhancements, and clarify functional requirements.
• Develop automated functional test scripts using Java, Karate, and JMeter.
• Perform exploratory and manual testing when necessary.
• Promote testing best practices, methodologies, and quality standards.
• Review and approve database modifications and project scope changes.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect systems and information.