SDET

Akkodis is seeking a SDET for a Contract with a client in Chicago, IL. You will develop robust test frameworks required for this position, while executing comprehensive QA strategies and maintaining automation tools and infrastructure.

Rate Range: $44/hour to $45/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

SDET Job Responsibilities Include

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks using Playwright/Selenium with Python, TypeScript, and related technologies.
• Build reusable, maintainable automated test suites—including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests—supporting CI/CD pipelines in Concourse.
• Analyze test results, document defects in Jira, and ensure high‑quality releases through both manual and automated testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to review code, participate in design discussions, and maintain testing infrastructure and tools.
• Develop test strategies, monitor test coverage and quality metrics, and document findings in Confluence and other reporting systems.
• Utilize AI‑based testing techniques such as synthetic data generation, model validation, and prompt engineering to enhance test design and automation.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 6–8 years of hands‑on experience in software testing, automation development, and QA engineering.
• Strong proficiency in automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Python, and TypeScript.
• Proven experience implementing CI/CD testing pipelines using Concourse, Jenkins, or similar tools.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $44.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.