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Senior SDET – Java

3Core Systems , Inc
Chicago, IL Other
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

Title: Senior SDET / Senior Software Development Engineer in Test – Java

Duration: 12 months

Location: Chicago, IL (will need to come into office 3x a week)

Need someone with strong Java coding skills who can build an end-to-end testing framework that is reusable, scalable, and long-lasting.
The candidate must be hands-on with coding, as there will be a Glider coding test, and the interview process will also include a coding assessment.
They should have experience with BDD frameworks and Cucumber, since the team uses that framework.
AWS experience is a strong plus, and candidates with prior automotive industry experience would be an added advantage.


someone really strong BDD/Cucumber + solid in Core Java, need to know proper Java development

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

  • AKA Senior SDET Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script
  • Take ownership in understanding business requirements/Client and develop test strategy/test plan
  • Develop automation testcases using existing automation framework

Typical task breakdown:
  • Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.
  • Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites
  • Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed
  • Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.
  • Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
  • Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards
  • Position will be onsite hybrid starting day 1. Interviews may also be onsite

Interaction with team:
Working with team; team consists of 20+ folks

Work environment: Chicago Office: 540 W Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661

Education & Experience Required:
  • Years of experience: 8-10 yrs experience
  • Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience
Required Technical Skills
  • Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks
  • At least 8 years of test automation framework design
  • Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years)
  • Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
  • The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
  • 3+ years of experience in developing scenariobased performance testing using JMeter
  • Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
  • End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms

(Desired)
  • Hands on experience with Python
  • development experience in AWS Cloud technology
  • Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
  • Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
  • Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
  • At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
  • Understanding of a micro service Architecture
  • Experience load and performance testing
  • Strong documentation skills

Soft Skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
  • Pro-active, flexible and creative
  • Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.




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