Lead SDET

Hybrid in Chicago, IL, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
50% Travel Required
Hybrid
$50 - $50/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Microservices
  • API
  • SDET
  • QA
  • Java
  • SQL
  • CI/CD

Summary

Job Title: Lead SDET / Software Engineer in Test (Java, API, Automation)
Location: Chicago (Hybrid 3 days onsite, moving to 5 days)
Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Lead SDET with strong expertise in Java, API testing, and automation frameworks. This role requires hands-on testing, leadership, and ownership of QA strategy across backend and integration systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead QA strategy, test planning, and execution
  • Design and develop automation frameworks and scripts
  • Perform backend and API testing (REST services)
  • Mentor QA engineers and review automation code
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams

Required Skills:

  • 8 10 years of experience in QA/SDET roles
  • Strong Java coding skills
  • Hands-on API testing (REST) and backend testing
  • Experience with automation frameworks & test design
  • SQL proficiency for data validation
  • Performance testing (JMeter or similar)
  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git)

Nice to Have:

  • Karate DSL experience
  • Python knowledge
  • Microservices architecture
  • AWS cloud experience
  • API Gateway tools (e.g., Apigee)

Note: Must be open to onsite interview and eventual 5-day onsite work model.

Regards

Tim Patten

tim (at) pullskill (dot) com

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  • Dice Id: 90922281
  • Position Id: 8938288
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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