Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

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

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

01/27/2026

Contract

Active

Overview

Job Description

The Senior SDET ensures that developed software meets functional and quality requirements. This role is responsible for executing QA and UAT activities, creating test plans and automated test scripts, maintaining automation frameworks, and supporting ongoing test efforts. The Senior SDET also coaches junior team members, conducts code reviews, and applies strong technical expertise to maintain high standards of software quality across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, design, and development teams to understand business requirements and communicate risks
• Create and execute test plans and test scripts to accurately assess application quality
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and document findings following team standards
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and frameworks using Java, Groovy, and Kotlin
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to object-oriented design and automation best practices
• Maintain strong functional knowledge of assigned product features and define QA standards
• Communicate test progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders
• Coach other QAs in test environments, data setup, and test management processes
• Apply deep understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, web services, and related tools
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing (Jenkins, Azure, etc.)
• Improve automation test reliability, coverage, and overall accuracy
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects using logs and diagnostic tools such as Splunk
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience as an SDET for major application integrations or product releases
• Experience collaborating with peers and coaching junior team members
• Strong ability to analyze business requirements and develop thorough test plans and scripts
• Proficiency in documenting defects with accuracy and clarity
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git or Subversion
• Proficiency in testing REST and SOAP APIs using tools such as SoapUI or Postman
• Deep expertise in Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, Selenium, and Appium
• Ability to search system logs and troubleshoot potential defects using Splunk or similar tools
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools, reporting software, and ad hoc query tools
• Strong experience preparing and maintaining test data and test scripts
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins