The SDET Level 3 is a highly skilled senior-level engineer responsible for delivering robust test automation solutions across web, API, and mobile platforms. With a strong foundation in modern QA ...
The SDET Level 3 is a highly skilled senior-level engineer responsible for delivering robust test automation solutions across web, API, and mobile platforms. With a strong foundation in modern QA ...
Sr. SDET & Lead SDET
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
Position: Sr. SDET & Lead SDET Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Type: Contract/Full Time Job Overview : We are seeking a Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to extend and enhance our ...
Sr. SDET & Lead SDET
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
Position: Sr. SDET & Lead SDET Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Type: Contract/Full Time Job Overview : We are seeking a Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to extend and enhance our ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท Hybrid
$113K - $147K/yr
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!
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท Hybrid
$113K - $147K/yr
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!
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$155 - $160/hr
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!
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$155 - $160/hr
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!
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$113K - $147K/yr
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!
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$113K - $147K/yr
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!
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$113K - $147K/yr
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!
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$113K - $147K/yr
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!
SDET Level 4
Chicago, IL ยท 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 ...
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SDET Level 4
Chicago, IL ยท 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 ...
Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$159 - $264/hr
Familiarity with AI/ML-augmented testing tools for automated test case generation, self-healing automation, and predictive defect analysis. * Experience with API and contract testing (Postman ...
Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$159 - $264/hr
Familiarity with AI/ML-augmented testing tools for automated test case generation, self-healing automation, and predictive defect analysis. * Experience with API and contract testing (Postman ...
Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$159 - $264/hr
Familiarity with AI/MLโaugmented testing tools for automated test case generation, selfโhealing automation, and predictive defect analysis. * Experience with API and contract testing (Postman ...
Principal, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$159 - $264/hr
Familiarity with AI/MLโaugmented testing tools for automated test case generation, selfโhealing automation, and predictive defect analysis. * Experience with API and contract testing (Postman ...
Familiarity with AI/ML-augmented testing tools for automated test case generation, self-healing automation, and predictive defect analysis. * Experience with API and contract testing (Postman ...
Familiarity with AI/ML-augmented testing tools for automated test case generation, self-healing automation, and predictive defect analysis. * Experience with API and contract testing (Postman ...
SDET Java Developer With Unit Testing
West Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$49.75 - $64/hr
Role: SDET Java Developer with unit testing Location : Chicago, IL (Initial 2 or 3 months remote only) Contract: 12 Months Hire Type: W2 A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET),Software ...
SDET Java Developer With Unit Testing
West Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$49.75 - $64/hr
Role: SDET Java Developer with unit testing Location : Chicago, IL (Initial 2 or 3 months remote only) Contract: 12 Months Hire Type: W2 A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET),Software ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$120 - $165/hr
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Location: Chicago, IL Experience Level: 8-10 years Position Overview * Extend and maintain the ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$120 - $165/hr
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Location: Chicago, IL Experience Level: 8-10 years Position Overview * Extend and maintain the ...
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$140 - $165/hr
Sr. SDET Engineer DSN is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more. This role is part of a stable Fortune ...
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$140 - $165/hr
Sr. SDET Engineer DSN is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more. This role is part of a stable Fortune ...
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$140 - $165/hr
Sr. SDET Engineer DSN is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more. This role is part of a stable Fortune ...
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$140 - $165/hr
Sr. SDET Engineer DSN is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL. We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more. This role is part of a stable Fortune ...
SDET with .Net/C#
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$51.50 - $66.50/hr
Title - Software Development Engineer in Test Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 12 Month Required Experience level: 10+ Years The ideal candidate should have experience in working on a number of cross ...
SDET with .Net/C#
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$51.50 - $66.50/hr
Title - Software Development Engineer in Test Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 12 Month Required Experience level: 10+ Years The ideal candidate should have experience in working on a number of cross ...
SDET with .Net/C#
$51.50 - $66.50/hr
Title - Software Development Engineer in Test Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 12 Month Required Experience level: 10+ Years The ideal candidate should have experience in working on a number of cross ...
SDET with .Net/C#
$51.50 - $66.50/hr
Title - Software Development Engineer in Test Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 12 Month Required Experience level: 10+ Years The ideal candidate should have experience in working on a number of cross ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Remote)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1
$113K - $147K/yr
The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Digital - Marketing Technology Organization. In this role, you will be ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Remote)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1
$113K - $147K/yr
The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Digital - Marketing Technology Organization. In this role, you will be ...
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$110 - $180/hr
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test Chicago, United States Role Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Location Chicago, IL - Hybrid onsite (initially 2-3 onsite days, with ...
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$110 - $180/hr
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test Chicago, United States Role Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Location Chicago, IL - Hybrid onsite (initially 2-3 onsite days, with ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Remote)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$113K - $147K/yr
The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Digital - Marketing Technology Organization. In this role, you will be ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Remote)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site
$113K - $147K/yr
The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Digital - Marketing Technology Organization. In this role, you will be ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Remote)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1
$113K - $147K/yr
The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Digital - Marketing Technology Organization. In this role, you will be ...
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) (Remote)
Chicago, IL ยท On-site +1
$113K - $147K/yr
The Opportunity Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our Digital - Marketing Technology Organization. In this role, you will be ...
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| Work Environment | Often in QA teams, testing labs, or collaborative environments with developers | Typically in development teams, coding environments, and project planning sessions |
| Industry Usage | Commonly employed in software companies, IT firms, and product development | Core role in software companies, startups, and tech industries |
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SDET 3, Software Test Engineer QA - Hybrid in Oak Brook, IL
Oak Brook, IL โข On-site
Other
Retirement
Posted 4 days ago
Job description
This is a role within Chamberlain Group's Engineering team. The SDET Level 3 is a highly skilled senior-level engineer responsible for delivering robust test automation solutions across web, API, and mobile platforms. With a strong foundation in modern QA engineering practices, this role focuses on developing scalable automation frameworks, supporting CI/CD processes, and ensuring high-quality software releases in fast-paced Agile environments. The SDET Level 3 collaborates closely with cross-functional teams-including developers, product owners, and DevOps engineers-to ensure testability and quality are built into the product from the start. While not formally a people manager, the individual is expected to guide and mentor junior engineers, influence team-level quality strategy, and take ownership of critical testing initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of software development principles, BDD practices, and automation architecture, and is passionate about improving quality through code.
Job Responsiblities:
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing (Playwright/WebDriverIO/Appium).
- Lead automation development for user stories and features, ensuring functional, regression, and integration coverage.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QE peers to define acceptance criteria, build test strategies, and ensure complete test coverage.
- Develop BDD-style test cases using tools such as Cucumber or SpecFlow and ensure traceability from requirements to test coverage.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and actively troubleshoot failures.
- Validate RESTful APIs using Postman, Swagger, or similar tools; build API automation frameworks with Karate, or other libraries.
- Conduct exploratory, cross-browser, and cross-platform testing and ensure consistent user experiences on Android/iOS web and native apps.
- Participate in code/test reviews, sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile ceremonies to advocate for quality and testability.
- Summarize test results, raise high-quality defect reports, and contribute to Go/No-Go release decisions
- Assist in incorporating AI-based tools to accelerate test execution or flakiness detection (optional but preferred).
- Provide mentorship to junior quality engineers and help promote a quality-first mindset across the team.
- Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
- Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- 5-8 years of hands-on experience in software quality engineering, with a minimum of 3 years focused on automation.
- Solid experience in JavaScript/TypeScript with frameworks such as Playwright, WebDriverIO, or Cypress.
- Hands-on experience testing RESTful APIs and working with API automation tools such as Karate, Restassured using java or similar.
- Proven experience working in Agile development environments and contributing to sprint-based delivery.
- Experience working with cloud-based platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) and microservice architectures.
- Experience in integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with test management (TestRail, QMetry), bug tracking (JIRA), and version control systems (Git).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and test automation frameworks.
- Solid understanding of QE methodologies, software development lifecycles, and Agile practices.
- Strong experience in BDD/TDD practices and writing executable test specifications.
- Comfortable testing across web, mobile, and API layers.
- Strong debugging and analytical skills to identify root causes of issues in complex systems.
- Familiarity with mobile app testing using real devices/emulators on Android and iOS.
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills to collaborate with distributed teams.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in solving problems and improving processes.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Quality Assurance certifications (ISTQB or similar).
- Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure).
- Exposure to AI-based testing accelerators (e.g., model-based testing, smart selectors).
- Experience in testing IoT or embedded systems (preferred but not mandatory).
- Experience with non-relational databases like Couchbase or Neo4J.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of performance, accessibility, or security testing.
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence
NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.