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Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (Lead SDET)

Diversified Services Network, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Sr. SDET Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL! We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:                 

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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10 years’ experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • At least 8 years of experience in test automation framework design
  • 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

  • Strong experience testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3–5 years)
  • Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
  • Ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
  • 3 years of experience developing scenario‑based performance tests using JMeter
  • Experience testing full stack applications and performing integration testing with 3rd‑party systems 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 REQUIRED:

  • 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
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com

Salary expectations: 140,000-165,000 per annual

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