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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test (2) - **Company:** Hudson - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Testing, Software Debugging, Open Web Application Security, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Service Virtualization, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Performance Testing, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), Lasttests, Backend, Gherkin, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Selenium Webdriver, Dynatrace, Docker, SDET, Jenkins - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e2d3f31fca761067 ## About the Role * 5+ years of Software Quality Engineering / SDET experience. * Strong automation experience using Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript. * Experience with WebdriverIO, Selenium, or Cypress. * CI/CD integration experience using Jenkins or equivalent. * Hands-on experience with Docker. * REST API testing experience using Postman, REST Assured, SuperTest, or similar. * Strong SQL knowledge for backend validation and troubleshooting. * Experience testing UI, APIs, backend services, and databases. * Knowledge of performance testing concepts. * Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and security testing practices. * Experience with regression, integration, system, exploratory, and release testing. * Experience using Git/GitHub and pull request workflows. * Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills. * Experience working in Agile environments. * Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Preferred Skills * WebdriverIO with JavaScript/TypeScript * Postman + Newman automation * BDD using Cucumber & Gherkin * qTest or similar test management tools * Accessibility testing (aXe) * AWS exposure * SAFe / Agile Release Train * Contract testing or Service Virtualization * Splunk or Dynatrace * Automation framework design experience * Quality metrics and reporting ## Description We are seeking an experienced SDET III / Senior Quality Engineer to join a cross-functional Agile team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on automation engineer with strong experience in UI, API, backend, and database testing. This role involves designing automation frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting complex issues, mentoring junior engineers, and driving quality across the SDLC., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and reusable components. * Create and execute automated tests across UI, API, backend, and database layers. * Develop automation using Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript. * Integrate automated test suites into Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipelines. * Monitor pipeline executions and investigate automation or application failures. * Perform REST API testing using Postman, REST Assured, SuperTest, or similar tools. * Validate backend data using SQL queries. * Utilize Docker for containerized testing environments. * Execute regression, integration, system, exploratory, performance, and release validation testing. * Perform basic security testing aligned with OWASP Top 10 principles. * Troubleshoot flaky tests and improve automation reliability. * Collaborate with developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts throughout Agile sprints. * Mentor junior Quality Engineers through code reviews and technical guidance. * Report quality metrics, defects, release risks, and testing progress. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 119 - ❤️ === ❤️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/454-dev-digest-119)