Senior SDET

Job at a Glance

• Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
• Location: Chicago, IL (remote - CST hours)
• Contract: W2 only, 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
• Pay: $60-$70/hour W2 optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to support integration testing for a high-visibility financial services system. This role involves developing manual and automated test suites, integrating them into the CI/CD pipeline, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable, and efficient software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive automation strategies tailored to project needs and establish success metrics.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites using Selenium, Java, and C#. Write scalable, maintainable scripts to validate functionality, performance, and security. Conduct API testing with tools like Rest Assured.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub, or others. Apply version control, build automation, and test orchestration best practices.
• Execute performance tests to assess system scalability and stability under load, analyzing metrics to recommend optimization strategies.
• Assist with manual testing within sprints to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve defects. Conduct root cause analysis to recommend corrective actions.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and test results. Generate reports on test coverage, defect metrics, and QA progress.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in test automation, particularly with Selenium, Java, and C#.
• Strong analytical skills with experience troubleshooting complex issues.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or GitHub.
• Experience with API testing and performance testing.
• Experience with "N-1 process automation testing" (automation testing lags development by one sprint).
• High proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Appium for UI and mobile testing.
• Familiarity with financial services systems and industry protocols/regulations.
• Leadership experience in defining QA programs, plans, and approaches.
• Proactive and assertive problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to adapt to evolving project needs.
• Self-sufficient and capable of navigating through project dependencies independently.

Call to Action

Candidates with a strong background in automation testing and a proactive approach are encouraged to apply. Join us to work on impactful, mission-critical financial projects and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.