IT Software Engineer 5 (Senior SDET)

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
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Skills

  • IT Software Engineer 5 (Senior SDET)
  • test automation frameworks using Java
  • API Testing (REST APIs)
  • Cucumber

Summary

Job Title: IT Software Engineer 5 (Senior SDET)
Job ID: 96948-1
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension)
Note : Need to take skill assessment test 
First Preference for Locals 
 
 

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with 8–10+ years of experience to support enterprise-level applications. This role focuses on end-to-end testing, automation framework development, and API/UI validation across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and enhance test automation frameworks using Java
  • Perform end-to-end, backend, and UI functional testing
  • Develop and execute automated test cases using BDD frameworks
  • Create test strategy, test plans, and test data
  • Validate REST APIs using tools like REST-assured
  • Collaborate with development and business teams to understand requirements
  • Contribute to framework-level improvements benefiting the entire team
  • Execute integration and system testing, including third-party integrations
  • Perform performance testing using tools like JMeter
  • Ensure quality across full SDLC lifecycle

Required Technical Skills
  • Strong Java programming expertise (3–5+ years)
  • Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks (mandatory)
    • Cucumber (required)
    • JBehave or similar tools
  • Strong experience in API Testing (REST APIs)
    • Experience with REST-assured
  • Minimum 8+ years in test automation framework design
  • Experience with:
    • SQL / relational databases
    • Test case & test data creation
    • End-to-end system integration testing
  • Performance testing experience using JMeter (3+ years)

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Python experience
  • AWS / Cloud exposure
  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git)
  • DevOps practices
  • API gateways (Apigee)
  • Microservices architecture understanding
  • TDD & code review practices
  • Prioritize candidates with:
    • Java + SDET strong background
    • BDD + Cucumber (must-have)
    • REST API + REST-assured
    • Automation framework development experience
  • Ensure candidates:
    • Are comfortable with coding interviews
    • Have stable work history (avoid job hoppers)
    • Are fully aligned with onsite requirement

Soft Skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Proactive, adaptable, and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work in complex, fast-paced environments

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree (mandatory)
  • Minimum 8–10+ years of experience (no exceptions)

Interview Process
  • Total Rounds: 2
    • Round 1: Java coding + API concepts
    • Round 2: In-person or phone interview

Work Requirements
  • Onsite role (Chicago, IL) – no remote option
  • Preference for local candidates
  • Non-local candidates must:
    • Be willing to relocate at their own expense
    • Be available onsite from Day 1
 
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  • Dice Id: RTL327349
  • Position Id: 8960268
  • Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About Cyma Systems Inc

Cyma Systems is a technology solutions firm based in Connecticut serving mid-sized and Fortune 1000 businesses. We work with a range of corporate commercial clients as well as with the government sector. As a full-service consulting firm, we engage with our clients to share ideas on how we can help their businesses to become more profitable, to get a jump start on competitors by bringing products to market quickly, reducing costs, maximizing the use of existing technologies, driving more sales through the channel, and to bring additional value by forming a mutually beneficial partnership.

We think that the essence of a successful business is its ability to adapt and transform keeping ground realities in sight. At Cyma we work on leveraging the right synergies between technology and people that work towards transforming the outlook and results of your business.

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