SDET

Valiant Technologies LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to build and maintain automated testing frameworks ensuring quality and performance of enterprise apps. You will drive API testing, UI automation, and CI/CD integration while identifying defects early in the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong programming and automation skills, with hands-on experience in Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress, plus API testing tools and SQL validation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Software Development Engineering in Test or QA Automation.
• UI automation with Selenium/Playwright/Cypress.
• API automation and backend testing experience.
• CI/CD integration in pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Create and run automated test cases for web/mobile/backend apps.
• Develop UI automation scripts (Selenium/Playwright/Cypress).
• Perform API testing and verify RESTful services and integrations.

Skills

QA Automation

UI automation

API testing

CI/CD integration

Test automation architecture

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/SE

Master's preferred

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

REST Assured

SoapUI

JMeter

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Appium

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $80/hr C2C

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Position Overview:

The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong software development and automation testing skills, along with experience in API testing, UI automation, and continuous integration. This role focuses on building scalable test automation solutions, identifying defects early in the development lifecycle, and supporting continuous delivery of high-quality software products.

SDET Technologies & Technical Expertise:

Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, or Cypress.

Strong knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, and SoapUI.

Experience with automation frameworks such as Page Object Model (POM), Data-Driven, and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).

Proficiency in SQL and database validation, including complex queries and data verification.

Experience with mobile automation tools such as Appium is preferred.

Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.

Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Strong understanding of Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, and version control practices.

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized test environments.

Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, and Zephyr.

Understanding of Agile, Scrum, SDLC, and STLC methodologies.

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and reusable test scripts.

Create and execute automated test cases for web, mobile, and backend applications.

Develop UI automation scripts using Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.

Perform API testing and validate RESTful services and backend integrations.

Design and implement test automation strategies for functional, regression, and integration testing.

Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.

Perform database validation and backend data verification using SQL queries.

Identify, document, track, and troubleshoot software defects.

Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams.

Conduct performance, load, and reliability testing when required.

Analyze test results, identify quality trends, and recommend improvements.

Maintain test documentation, automation standards, and testing best practices.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving application quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Experience & Professional Competencies:

5+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test, QA Automation, or Software Test Engineering.

4+ years of experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.

Practical experience with API automation and backend testing.

Strong understanding of test automation architecture, design patterns, and reusable frameworks.

Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of SQL, database testing, and application debugging.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Academic Qualifications & Preferred Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is preferred.

Relevant certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Certified Selenium Professional, or similar automation testing certifications are an advantage.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.