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SDET Consultant

Merican Inc
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

Role: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Duration: 6 18 months
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Chicago, IL

Purpose

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure high-quality software delivery through robust testing strategies. This role involves QA/UAT execution, test planning, automation development, and mentoring team members to improve testing practices and product quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with product, design, and development teams to understand requirements and identify risks
  • Design, create, and execute comprehensive test plans and test scripts
  • Analyze test results, report defects, and ensure adherence to QA best practices
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks using Java, Groovy, or Kotlin
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainable, scalable automation code
  • Define and implement QA standards and testing methodologies
  • Communicate testing progress, results, and quality metrics to stakeholders
  • Mentor and coach QA team members on test setup, data management, and best practices
  • Continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and accuracy
Must-Have Skills
  • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Experience with JUnit or TestNG frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka queues
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with version control tools (Git/Subversion)
  • Experience with Java, XML, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
  • API testing experience (REST/SOAP) using tools like Postman or SoapUI
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
  • Strong expertise in Selenium/Appium automation frameworks
  • Proficiency in Java/Groovy-based test automation
Experience & Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience as an SDET in application development and release environments
  • Experience mentoring or coaching junior QA/SDET team members
  • Strong ability to analyze requirements and create detailed test coverage
  • Expertise in defect tracking and documentation
  • Experience with cross-browser and mobile testing tools (e.g., Sauce Labs or similar)
  • Familiarity with log analysis tools such as Splunk
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and reporting frameworks
  • Experience in test data preparation and maintenance
  • Strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools like Jenkins

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