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Job Title: Senior SDET Automation Engineer
Client: Caterpillar
Location: Chicago, IL (540 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $58/hr on W2
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (Initial Phone Screen followed by an In-Person Interview)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior SDET Automation Engineer with 10 years of experience in software test automation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based automation frameworks, API testing, and modern automation tools. This is a hybrid opportunity with Caterpillar, and candidates must be local to Illinois and available for an in-person interview.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Key Responsibilities
Note: Only candidates who are local to Illinois and willing to attend an in-person interview will be considered.
Client: Caterpillar
Location: Chicago, IL (540 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $58/hr on W2
Interview Process: 2 Rounds (Initial Phone Screen followed by an In-Person Interview)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior SDET Automation Engineer with 10 years of experience in software test automation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based automation frameworks, API testing, and modern automation tools. This is a hybrid opportunity with Caterpillar, and candidates must be local to Illinois and available for an in-person interview.
Required Skills
- 10 years of experience as an SDET, QA Automation Engineer, or Automation Test Engineer.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java.
- Experience with Karate DSL for API and automation testing.
- Hands-on experience with Cucumber.
- Strong background in test automation and automation framework development.
- Experience with API testing and automated test execution.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test scripts.
- Build and execute API and UI automation test suites using Java, Karate, and Cucumber.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
- Identify, document, and track software defects.
- Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies.
- Continuously improve automation coverage and testing processes.
Note: Only candidates who are local to Illinois and willing to attend an in-person interview will be considered.