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# IT Software Engineer (SDET)

- **Company:** SPIRES AUTO SALES
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $162,240.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Web Services, Performance Testing, Apigee, Git, Integration Tests, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Jbehave, SDET, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usa9f6e9a838357555f03ffab9c1b5da30

## About the Role

* Strong Java development experience (5+ years)
 * Cucumber, JBehave, or other BDD frameworks
 * Extensive test automation framework design experience
 * REST API/Web Services testing
 * SQL
 * CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, DevOps
 * Full-stack and end-to-end integration testing
 * Excellent communication skills

Lead (Level V) Additional Requirements

 * 5+ years leading QA/SDET teams (minimum 5 engineers)
 * 8+ years designing automation frameworks
 * Ability to define test strategy and lead large automation initiatives

Nice to Have

 * Python
 * AWS
 * JMeter Performance Testing
 * Apigee/API Gateways
 * Agile/Scrum
 * Microservices Architecture
 * Load & Performance Testing

## Description

Experience: 9+ years Key Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and enhance test automation frameworks using Java/JavaScript.
 * Build and maintain API automation frameworks.
 * Develop automated test scripts using Java, Karate, JMeter, Cucumber/JBehave.
 * Drive CI/CD automation and integration testing.
 * Lead automation strategy, mentor QA engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
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