Demo

Test Automation Engineer

Jobs via Dice
Champaign, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
job summary:

We are partnering with a newly established, high-growth technology joint venture backed by global leaders in investment management and strategic consulting. Driven by a culture of technical excellence and innovation, this firm employs only the top tier of engineering talent to solve complex, demanding problems at pace.

The company is currently building out a brand-new, state-of-the-art office located in a premier tech and innovation hub in Champaign, Illinois. We are seeking exceptional Test Automation Engineers / SDETs who are passionate about delivering technical excellence through robust automation frameworks.

location: Champaign, Illinois

job type: Permanent

salary: $165,000 - 175,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

  • Take full technical ownership of automation test suites and quality assurance strategies for highly complex software projects from start to finish.
  • Design, build, and execute robust, scalable testing frameworks using Cucumber to validate complex business logic.
  • Work hand-in-hand with developers, business analysts, and end-users to deeply understand business domains and ensure technical applications meet true operational needs.
  • Challenge existing systems, processes, and architectures to drive technical excellence and innovation within the engineering ecosystem.
  • Exercise high autonomy, ownership, and judgment to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software bottlenecks at pace.
  • Primary Framework: Cucumber (Hands-on, deep expertise is required)
  • Methodologies: SDET, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Test Automation Engineering
  • Core Languages: Object-Oriented Programming (C#/.NET, Java, or Python)
  • Databases: SQL Databases
  • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS or Azure

qualifications:

  • Proven, hands-on experience developing and maintaining test automation frameworks utilizing Cucumber.
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills (C#/.NET, Java, or Python) and a solid understanding of software engineering principles.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a strictly related quantitative field.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 / 4.0 (or international equivalent).
  • Ability to work 100% onsite in Champaign, IL, and relocate prior to starting.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $165,000 - $175,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Test Automation Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Test Automation Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$104,692 - $122,242
Income Estimation: 
$128,874 - $152,513
Income Estimation: 
$63,871 - $78,758
Income Estimation: 
$83,431 - $103,091
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Jobs via Dice

  • Jobs via Dice Anchorage, AK
  • Sr. Project Manager W/ Energy Experience - Contract (12-month) Anchorage, Alaska (or surrounding areas) Work Setting: Hybrid (with travel throughout Alaska... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Jobs via Dice South Burlington, VT
  • Contract: Long-Term Location: Burlington, VT Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm - 100% Onsite Top Skills: Active Directory TicketingSystem Windows 11 Micr... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Jobs via Dice Smithfield, RI
  • job summary: Experience with incident management and issue troubleshooting. Experience in financial services applications is a plus. location: Smithfield, ... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Jobs via Dice Providence, RI
  • Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Talent Groups, is seeking the following. Apply via Dic... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Test Automation Engineer jobs in the Champaign, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Randstad Digital Champaign, IL
  • job summary: We are partnering with a newly established, high-growth technology joint venture backed by global leaders in investment management and strateg... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Randstad Digital Americas Champaign, IL
  • Job Summary We are partnering with a newly established, high-growth technology joint venture backed by global leaders in investment management and strategi... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!