Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role offers a hybrid work model, full benefits, and the opportunity to grow your technical career within a stable Fortune 500 company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing testing automation frameworks and leading test automation efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong Java skills and extensive experience in test automation and API testing.

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 JBehave.

Responsibilities

• Extend testing automation framework using Java/JavaScript.
• Develop automation test cases using existing automation framework.
• Coordinate with product owner to resolve issues and understand functionality.

Skills

Test automation framework design

Java

REST APIs testing

SQL

JMeter

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cucumber

Karate

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Sr. SDET Engineer

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. This role is part of a stable Fortune 500 company where you can grow your technical career.

Job Responsibilities

• Senior SDET. Extend testing automation framework using Java/JavaScript.
• Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan.
• Develop automation test cases 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.

Education & Experience

• 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 Skills

• 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 account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

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