Software Engineer in Test

Harvey Nash
Chicago, IL

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

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