SDET / Test Automation Architect

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - Term Contract

Skills

Java
GCP
selenium
Python
Docker
Typescript
Azure DevOps
Kubernetes
Azure
AWS
performance testing
Rest Assured
TestNG
continuous integration
Jenkins
Cypress
Kotlin
continuous delivery
JUnit
Infrastructure as Code
test strategy
End-to-End Testing
Behavior-Driven Development
Cucumber
SDET
Software Development Engineer
Test Automation Architect
Test Automation Framework
Quality Engineering
Automation Strategy
Testing Microservices
QA Automation
Playwright
Appium
Karate DSL
Postman
GitOps
GitHub Actions
SpecFlow
Test Data Management
Fault Injection
Resilient Architecture
Automation at Scale
Scalable Test Infrastructure
Nearshore Team Leadership

Job Details

Solution IT Inc. is looking for a SDET / Test Automation Architect for one of its clients Chicago, IL/Hybrid

Job Title: SDET / Test Automation Architect

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced (SDET) to work in the re-architecture and modernization of our end-to-end test automation framework. You will play an SDET role in designing scalable, resilient, and maintainable test infrastructure and frameworks that align with our vision of continuous delivery and quality at speed. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in automation, architecture, and modern CI/CD pipelines, who thrives in fast-paced environments and can provide leadership and vision for quality engineering.

The candidate should rewrite the entire automation framework from scratch. He will design and architect the entire automation and lead Nearshore team from Mexico OR LATAM.

Required Skills

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with at least 2 years as Automation/Test Architect
  • Proven experience designing and scaling test automation frameworks (Java, Kotlin, Python, TypeScript, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestNG/JUnit
  • Expertise in testing RESTful APIs and Microservices (Postman, REST Assured, Karate, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design principles
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for test environments
  • Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and integrating automation into pipelines
  • Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure for distributed testing and environment management
  • Familiarity with BDD tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of test strategy, test data management, performance tuning, and fault injection
  • Must have excellent communication skills

Work Site: Chicago, IL / Hybrid

Duration: Long Term Contract

Expected Start Date: Immediate - 2 weeks

Number of Positions: 01

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About Solution IT

Solution IT is a national IT consulting company specializing in: Technology Staffing and Oracle E-Business Solutions based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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