(196948) Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)

Diversified Services Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Sr. SDET Engineer for a hybrid role. The position emphasizes building automation frameworks, API testing, and leading test efforts across teams.

You will develop automation scripts using Java and JMeter, mentor peers, and collaborate closely with product owners to ensure quality throughout CI/CD pipelines. This role requires strong testing expertise and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in test automation framework design.
• Strong design and development skills in Java, Cucumber, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Webservices testing and CI/CD tooling.
• Proficiency in SQL and performance testing with JMeter.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks and scripts.
• Create and execute API test strategies and plans.
• Lead test engineers; mentor and coordinate onshore/offshore teams.
• Collaborate with product owners to resolve issues and understand functionality.
• Perform exploratory testing and contribute to testing standards.

Skills

Test automation framework design

Java

Cucumber

JBehave

REST API testing

SQL

JMeter

Full stack testing

Agile / Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python

Job description

Description

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL! We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Position will be onsite hybrid starting day 1. Interviews may also be onsite

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 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

(Desired)

• Hands on experience with Python
• Development experience in AWS Cloud technology
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
• 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

Benefits

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

Salary expectations: 140,000-165,000 per annual