SDET

Hi,

I am Ayushi from The Tilted Circle reaching out to you for below role.

If interested, please share your resume, work visa status, current location and contact details.

Position: Senior SDET

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

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Role Overview

• Position Title: Senior SDET (aligned to IT Software Engineer Level 4)
• Experience Required: 8–10 years (mandatory, regardless of degree level)
• Team Function:
• Responsible for testing multiple applications across Caterpillar
• Covers:
• End-to-end testing
• Backend testing
• UI functional testing

Key Technical Requirements

• Programming Language: Strong expertise in Java
• Testing Frameworks & Tools:
• BDD framework experience (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber
• API Testing:
• Strong experience with REST APIs
• Familiarity with REST-assured

Core Expectations

• Candidate should:
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Contribute beyond test case creation
• Focus on framework enhancement at a team level
• Improvements should benefit the entire team, not just individual work
• Demonstrate strong end-to-end testing capabilities

Interview Process

• Total Rounds: 2
• At least one round will be in-person
• Second round: either in-person or phone
• Assessment Components:
• Java coding exercise
• API knowledge discussion and explanation

Location & Work Requirements

• Preference for local candidates
• Candidates must be able to work onsite as needed (potentially daily)
• Relocation:
• Allowed if candidate is willing to relocate at their own expense

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree does not reduce experience requirement
• Minimum experience remains 8 years for all candidates

Key Takeaways

• Focus on candidates with strong Java + SDET background
• Prioritize profiles with:
• BDD + Cucumber expertise
• API testing (REST-assured)
• Experience in framework development/enhancement
• Ensure candidates are:
• Comfortable with coding interviews
• Open to onsite work
• Within the 8–10 years’ experience range

The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. Job Responsibilities: Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems. Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system. Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations. Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems. Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time. Expert mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. Expert ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software. Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc. Education/Experience: Bachelor''s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required. 10+ years’ experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

•  AKA Senior SDET Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script
• Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan
• Develop automation testcases using existing automation framework

Reason/motivation for request:

• New headcount

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience: 10+ yrs experience
• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience

Required Technical Skills

·        Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks

·        At least 8 years of test automation framework design

·        Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years)

·        Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data

·        The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases

·        3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter

·        Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties

·        End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms

 (Desired)

• Hands on experience with Python
• development experience in AWS Cloud technology
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
• At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
• Understanding of a micro service Architecture
• Experience load and performance testing
• Strong documentation skills

Soft Skills
(Required)

• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
• Pro-active, flexible and creative
• Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.