Senior SDET: Lead Automation & Quality Excellence

Compunnel, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure developed software meets high quality standards. The role involves executing QA activities, developing automated tests, and supporting ongoing testing efforts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in test automation, proficiency in Java and Groovy, and strong communication skills to support collaboration with various teams. Competitive contract position available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience as an SDET for major application integrations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, design, and development teams.
• Create and execute test plans and test scripts.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and document findings.
• Develop automation tests and frameworks.
• Coach junior team members in QA best practices.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Java

Groovy

Kotlin

Selenium

Appium

REST APIs testing

SOAP APIs testing

Communications skills

Git

Tools

Jenkins

SoapUI

Postman

Splunk

Job description

A leading tech company in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure developed software meets high quality standards. The role involves executing QA activities, developing automated tests, and supporting ongoing testing efforts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in test automation, proficiency in Java and Groovy, and strong communication skills to support collaboration with various teams. Competitive contract position available.