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(1118678) Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET)

Diversified Services Network

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Lead and mentor onshore and offshore test engineers across multiple applications and projects, training team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites. Working within a collaborative team of 20+ professionals, this role shapes how quality is built into the software delivery lifecycle, from requirements through release, while guiding and developing other test engineers.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    IndustryEngineering Services
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1989
    Websitehttp://www.dsnworldwide.com

    Description

    Description

    Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET)

    Chicago, IL  |  Hybrid  |  Full-Time

    Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Senior SDET) to join our team in Chicago, IL. We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!

    Position Overview

    The Senior SDET is a hands-on technical leader responsible for advancing test automation and quality engineering across enterprise applications. Working within a collaborative team of 20+ professionals, this role shapes how quality is built into the software delivery lifecycle, from requirements through release, while guiding and developing other test engineers.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Extend and enhance the existing test automation framework, building automated functional and API test cases using Java, JavaScript, Karate, and JMeter
    • Plan, design, develop, and maintain an API test automation framework that supports scripting, execution, and results analysis
    • Develop test automation code to support Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) of systems, infrastructure, and the test framework
    • Analyze business requirements and acceptance criteria to define test strategies and test plans
    • Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
    • Partner with the product owner to resolve open issues, enhancements, and upgrades, and to clarify intended functionality
    • Lead and mentor onshore and offshore test engineers across multiple applications and projects, training team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites
    • Serve as the team's subject matter expert on testing methodologies, best practices, and standards


    Requirements

    Education & Experience

    • Bachelor's and Master's degree and 8–10 years of professional experience, including 8+ years designing test automation frameworks

    Required Technical Skills

    • Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following: Java (3–5 years), Cucumber (3–5 years), JBehave, or other BDD testing frameworks
    • 3–5 years of experience testing web services (REST APIs)
    • 3+ years of experience developing scenario-based performance testing using JMeter
    • Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
    • Ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
    • Experience with full-stack testing and integration testing with third parties
    • End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms

    Desired Skills

    • Hands-on experience with Python
    • Development experience with AWS cloud technologies
    • Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and code review practices
    • Experience with DevOps concepts and tools such as Jenkins and Git
    • Experience with Apigee or other API gateways
    • Understanding of microservice architecture
    • 2+ years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices
    • Strong documentation skills

    Soft Skills

    • Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
    • Proactive, flexible, and creative
    • Very strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively 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

    Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com

    Salary expectations: 155,000-165,000 per annual

    About Company

    Founded in 1989, Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) provides IT, engineering, and enterprise solutions to Fortune 500 companies and state/federal government agencies, particularly those in industrial manufacturing, insurance and human services. DSN is a certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) by both the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WNENC) and the State of Illinois, as well as a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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