Software Engineer in Test

We're Hiring: Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test).

Are you a test automation expert who loves designing frameworks from scratch, mentoring engineers, and driving quality across complex systems? We want to hear from you.

Job Title: Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid, onsite from day 1)

Contract: 12 Months

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and extend robust test automation frameworks (Java + BDD)
• Own API test automation end-to-end using Karate, JMeter, REST
• Build and maintain CI/CD-integrated test pipelines
• Lead and mentor a global team of 20+ engineers (onshore & offshore)
• Collaborate with product owners to align testing with business requirements
• Drive performance and load testing strategies at scale

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering
• 8+ years designing test automation frameworks from the ground up
• Strong Java + Cucumber/JBehave (BDD) proficiency – 3 to 5 years
• REST API testing expertise – Karate, RestAssured, or equivalent
• JMeter for scenario-based performance testing – 3+ years
• Solid SQL skills for test data and query validation
• CI/CD experience – Jenkins, Git, DevOps workflows
• Full-stack and 3rd-party integration testing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Python development experience
• AWS cloud exposure
• Apigee or API gateway knowledge
• Microservices architecture understanding
• Agile/Lean team experience (2+ years)

About us:

Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.

We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/

Harvey Nash will provide benefits please review: 2025 Benefits -- Corporate