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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Software Engineer 4 (Senior SDET / Test Automation Engineer) - **Company:** Nexiva Inc - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Load Testing, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, E2e Testing, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, System Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Web Services, Performance Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Software Troubleshooting, Apigee, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, Jbehave, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us743b4070e6702d65745c8d2dbd0ad938 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. * 8+ years of professional software testing or SDET experience. * Extensive experience designing enterprise test automation frameworks. * Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and collaboration abilities. * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment. Required Technical Skills Programming & Automation * Java (3 5+ years) * Test Automation Framework Design (8+ years) * Cucumber & Karate - MUST HAVE * JBehave or other BDD frameworks API Testing * REST API Testing * Web Services Testing * Integration Testing * End-to-End System Testing Performance Testing * JMeter (3+ years) Database * SQL * Relational Databases Testing * Functional Testing * Regression Testing * Test Strategy * Test Planning * Test Case Development * Test Data Creation Preferred Skills * Python * AWS Cloud * Jenkins * Git * CI/CD Pipelines * DevOps practices * Microservices Architecture * TDD (Test-Driven Development) * Code Reviews * Agile / Scrum * Lean Methodologies * Apigee or other API Gateways * Load Testing * Performance Testing * Strong technical documentation skills Soft Skills * Excellent verbal and written communication * Strong collaboration skills * Adaptability in complex technical environments * Proactive mindset * Creative problem-solving * Leadership and mentoring abilities * Strong organizational and time management skills Team Environment * Team size: 20+ engineers * Cross-functional Agile team * Close collaboration with Product Owners, Developers, and QA Engineers * Hybrid work environment based in Chicago Top Required Skills * Java Test Automation * Cucumber / BDD Frameworks * Karate * REST API Testing * Test Automation Framework Design * JMeter Performance Testing * SQL * End-to-End Integration Testing * CI/CD * Agile Methodologies * Java-Based Automation Framework Development Nice-to-Have Skills * Python * AWS * Jenkins * Git * Microservices * DevOps * TDD * Apigee * Load Testing * Performance Engineering ## Description Seeking an experienced IT Software Engineer 4 (Senior SDET) to join its engineering team in Chicago. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-scale automated testing frameworks while ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of modern software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based test automation, API testing, performance testing, CI/CD, and Agile development practices, along with the ability to mentor engineers and drive testing best practices across projects. This position is a backfill supporting an existing high-performing engineering team., * Design, develop, and enhance enterprise test automation frameworks using Java. * Develop automated functional, regression, integration, and API test suites. * Create automation scripts using existing testing frameworks. * Develop automation for Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines. * Design and maintain API automation frameworks. * Perform REST API testing and end-to-end integration testing. * Develop scenario-based performance testing using JMeter. * Execute exploratory and manual testing when required. * Develop test strategies, test plans, test cases, and test data. * Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and QA teams. * Troubleshoot software defects and improve overall product quality. * Mentor junior test engineers and provide technical leadership. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. * Review software quality standards and testing best practices. * Support database validation using SQL. * Document testing processes and automation solutions., Job Title: IT Software Engineer 4 - Technical Lead (Test Automation) Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension) Work Type: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite - transitioning to full onsit… + 14 days ago + ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)