Role & seniority: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Mid-Senior level, Contract (12 months)

Stack/tools: Java/JavaScript; API testing frameworks (Karate, Cucumber/JBehave); JMeter; REST API testing; SQL; full-stack/integration testing; CI/CD pipelines; 3rd‑party integrations

Top 3 responsibilities

Extend and maintain automated testing frameworks and API automation for CI/CD
Translate requirements into test strategies/plans; design/maintain end-to-end and integration tests with third-party systems
Build automated functional tests; develop performance tests; mentor onshore/offshore test engineers; drive defect resolution

Must-have skills

2–4 years SDET/QA automation experience; Java development (2+ years)
Experience with Cucumber/JBehave or other BDD frameworks
Strong API testing, SQL query development, and JMeter performance testing (2+ years)
Full-stack and third-party integration testing; end-to-end system integration testing
Basic penetration testing knowledge

Nice-to-haves

Python experience; AWS familiarity
CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Git); TDD and code review practices; microservices understanding
Experience with API gateways (e.g., Apigee); strong documentation and DevOps mindset
Location & work type: Chicago, IL; Contract role (12 months)

Full Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who can design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for enterprise systems. This role focuses on extending automation capabilities using Java/JavaScript, building robust API testing frameworks, and driving QA excellence across CI/CD environments.

You will collaborate with a 20+ member engineering team to ensure high‑quality software delivery.

Job Title: SDET

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: 12 Months

Key Responsibilities

Extend and enhance test automation frameworks using Java/Javascript
Translate business requirements & acceptance criteria into test strategies and test plans
Design, develop, and maintain API automation frameworks for CI/CD pipelines
Build automated functional test scripts using Karate, JMeter, Java, Cucumber/JBehave
Develop scenario‑based performance testing using JMeter
Execute full-stack and integration testing with 3rd‑party systems
Conduct manual and exploratory testing as needed
Troubleshoot issues, analyze test results, and drive defect resolution
Provide mentorship to onshore/offshore test engineers on automation approaches
Collaborate with product owners to clarify requirements and enhancements
Ensure adherence to testing standards, methodologies, and best practices

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field 2–4 years of hands-on SDET / QA automation experience Internships welcome toward experience

Required Technical Skills

Java (2+ years) development experience
Cucumber / JBehave (2+ years) or other BDD frameworks
2+ years in test automation framework design
Strong experience testing REST APIs
SQL query development
2+ years developing performance tests using JMeter
Full‑stack & third‑party integration testing
End-to-end system integration testing
Experience with penetration testing (basic)

Desired Technical Skills

Hands‑on Python
Experience with AWS Cloud
Familiarity with CI/CD (Jenkins, Git)
Understanding of TDD, code review, microservices
Experience with Apigee or other API gateways
Strong documentation & DevOps mindset

Software Engineer in Test