IT Software Engineer (SDET)

Accord Technologies Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) located in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on developing and maintaining test automation frameworks for CI/CD pipelines.

This senior-level position demands strong skills in Java and experience with BDD frameworks, API testing, and performance testing. The role includes technical leadership responsibilities and a clear focus on mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience
• Proven ability to write SQL queries.
• Expert-level understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation code for CI/CD.
• Plan, design, and maintain an API test automation framework.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers.
• Train and mentor project team members for automated regression suites.
• Coordinate with product owners to resolve issues and understand requirements.

Skills

Java: 3–5 years of strong design and development experience

BDD Frameworks: 3–5 years of experience with Cucumber or JBehave

Test Automation Framework Design: At least 8 years of experience

API Testing: 3+ years of strong experience testing Webservices / REST APIs

Performance Testing: 3+ years developing performance tests using JMeter

SQL querying

Full-stack testing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering

Tools

Java

JMeter

Job description

IT Software Engineer (SDET)

Location

Chicago, IL (Locals needed)

Position type

W2 contract

This is a senior‑level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) position.

The primary function is to apply computer science principles to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of software systems. The role focuses on extending and maintaining test automation frameworks for Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines.

Required Skills

• Java: 3–5 years of strong design and development experience.
• BDD Frameworks: 3–5 years of experience with Cucumber, JBehave, or other BDD testing frameworks.
• Test Automation Framework Design: At least 8 years of experience designing automation frameworks from scratch.
• API Testing: 3+ years of strong experience testing Webservices / REST APIs.
• Performance Testing: 3+ years developing scenario‑based performance tests using JMeter.
• Database: Proven ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases.
• Testing Types: Experience with full‑stack testing, end‑to‑end system integration testing, and 3rd‑party integration testing.
• SDLC Knowledge: Expert‑level understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

Mandatory Soft Skills

• Communication: Very strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with developers and business users.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment.
• Mindset: Pro‑active, flexible, and creative problem‑solver.
• Mentorship: Expert mentoring skills to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Independence: Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Desired / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Python.
• Development experience in AWS Cloud technologies.
• Experience with Apigee or other API Gateways.
• Experience with TDD, continuous integration, and code review practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git).
• At least 2 years working on an Agile/Lean team.
• Understanding of microservice architecture.
• Experience with load and performance testing.
• Strong documentation skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation code for CI/CD of systems, infrastructure, and test frameworks.
• Plan, design, develop, and maintain an API test automation framework that facilitates scripting, execution, and results analysis.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers across multiple projects (onshore and offshore).
• Train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites.
• Coordinate with product owners to resolve open issues, enhancements, and understand functionality requirements.
• Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, and JMeter.
• Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate.
• Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards.
• Review and approve modifications to databases, direct database development, and approve project scope.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information.

Required Education

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Experience Level: 10+ years of professional experience.