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Software Development Engineer In Test Engineer Jobs in Aurora, IL

SDET

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50 - $66.50/hr

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test Chicago, IL Who We Are: Northern Trust is a Chicago-based bank with more than 20 international locations and 16,500 employees. From sovereign wealth funds ...

SDET - Test Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$68K - $161K/yr

Location This role is an onsite role based in Grand Rapids, MI About the job you're considering The role is for an SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) focused on delivering quality solutions ...

SDET Level 4

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.50 - $66.50/hr

Titles: SDET Level 4 (Official Title: IT Software Engineer 4) Locations : Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Duration : 12-month contract Position's Contributions to Work Group : * AKA Senior SDET Extend testing ...

SDET

Chicago, IL · On-site

Technical Test engineer with experience in automation programs . Proficiency in at least one ... Development and Automation

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How much do software development engineer in test engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development engineer in test engineer in Aurora, IL is $51.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.73 and $58.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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The Software Development Engineer In Test Engineer (SDET) focuses on developing automated tests, writing test frameworks, and ensuring software quality through coding. They often have programming skills similar to software developers and work closely with development teams. SDET roles typically require programming certifications, experience with testing tools, and familiarity with software development environments. They are employed in tech companies across various industries, emphasizing automation and quality assurance. Overall, SDET professionals bridge development and testing, emphasizing automation and code-based testing strategies.

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Diversified Services Network, Inc.
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees

$113K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (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 technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!

Position Overview

The Senior SDET will extend the team's testing automation framework using Java and JavaScript, taking ownership of understanding business requirements and acceptance criteria to develop test strategy and test plans. This role also develops automation test cases using the existing automation framework and provides technical leadership across multiple applications and projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) of systems, infrastructure, and the test framework.
  • Plan, design, develop, and maintain an API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers across multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites.
  • Coordinate with the product owner to resolve open issues, enhancements, and upgrades, and to understand the use of specific functionality as needed.
  • Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, and JMeter.
  • Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate.
  • Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards.

Team & Work Environment

  • Collaborates with a team of 20+ colleagues.
  • Hybrid position based out of the Chicago office requiring 2 days per week onsite starting day one; interviews may also be conducted onsite.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • 9+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience.
  • At least 9 years of experience designing test automation frameworks.

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following: Java (5 years), Cucumber (3-5 years), JBehave, or other BDD testing frameworks.
  • Strong experience testing web services (REST APIs) (5 years).
  • Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data.
  • Ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases.
  • Experience testing full stack and integration testing with third parties.
  • End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms.
  • Experience with TDD, continuous integration, and code review practices is strongly desired.
  • Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git).

Desired Technical Skills

  • Hands-on experience with Python.
  • Development experience in AWS Cloud technology.
  • 3+ years of experience developing scenario-based performance testing using JMeter.
  • Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus.
  • At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
  • Understanding of microservice architecture.
  • Experience with load and performance testing.
  • Strong documentation skills.

Soft Skills

  • Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment.
  • Proactive, flexible, and creative.
  • Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate 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: 155,000-160,000 per annual