Senior SDET to design, extend, and maintain Java-based test automation frameworks, develop API and end-to-end test suites, support CI/CD and DevOps automation, mentor test engineers, perform exploratory/manual testing, and coordinate with cross-functional teams for system integration and feature delivery.
Job Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in
Test
Duration: 12 Months
Job Location: Chicago, IL, 60661, USA
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 2 days in office
Shift: A full return to office ( 5days in office)
will eventually happen, so candidates need to make sure they are good with
that.
Must Have Skills/Attributes: API, Automation, DevOps,
Java, System Analysis
Experience Desired: Java Test Automation Framework
Development (9+ yrs); API Testing (REST Web Services) (5+ yrs); BDD Automation
Frameworks (5+ yrs); CI/CD & DevOps Automation (5+ yrs); System Integration
& End-to-End Testing (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Description
Education & Experience Required:
• Years of experience: 9+ yrs experience
• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience
Job Description:
VL Autonomy program is expanding and has more features lined up for 2026 and
needs a senior resource to work on those features. This resource will participate
in AVT calls, design discussions and coordinate with several other teams. The
resource will also work on expanding the SIT automation framework.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
• AKA 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
Typical task breakdown:
• 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
Required Technical Skills:
• Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks
• At least 9 years of test automation framework design
• Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) ( 5 years)
• Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
• The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
• Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
• End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
• Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks
• At least 9 years of test automation framework design
• Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) ( 5 years)
• Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
• The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
• Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
• End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
Desired Technical skills:
• Hands on experience with Python
• development experience in AWS Cloud technology
• 3+ years of experience in developing scenario-based performance testing using
JMeter
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
• 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.
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