Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET

Diversified Services Network, Inc.

Sr. SDET Engineer in Chicago, IL, developing testing automation frameworks for a Fortune 500 company.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in test automation framework design and development, particularly with Java, Cucumber, and API testing. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while implementing best practices in testing methodologies and continuous integration.

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Test Automation Framework DesignJava DevelopmentAPI Testing (REST)Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Agile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

JavaCucumberJMeterSQLTest Script DevelopmentPerformance TestingExploratory TestingIntegration TestingBDD Testing FrameworksAutomation Test Case Development

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

KarateAWS CloudDevOps Tools (Jenkins, Git)ApigeeCI/CD Tools

Industry Keywords

Microservice ArchitectureAgile PracticesTesting MethodologiesBest PracticesEnd-to-End System Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaJenkinsJMeterPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Senior **SDET **Extend testing automation framework** using JAVA/JAVA Script**
Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan
Develop automation testcases 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience
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
Hands on experience with Python (Desired)
Development experience in AWS Cloud technology (Desired)
Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired (Desired)
Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus (Desired)
Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git) (Desired)
At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices (Desired)
Understanding of a micro service Architecture (Desired)
Experience load and performance testing (Desired)
Strong documentation skills (Desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays