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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Quality / Software Development (SDET) Engineer - **Company:** Diverse Lynx LLC - **Location:** Deerfield, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Test Suite, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Web Browsers, Lynx, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Release Management, E2e Testing, Cadence Virtuoso, Swagger, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Test Case, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Testing, Scripting, Postman, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), Restful APIs, Api Management, SDET, Jenkins - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sdet-deerfield-il--b21afb33-22c9-4147-aa21-02a680a3d180 ## About the Role Software Quality Engineering, SDET, or Test Automation roles, * 5 to 10 years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, SDET, or Test Automation roles. * Senior / Lead resources should preferably have 8+ years of experience with ownership of QA deliverables, automation strategy, and stakeholder communication. * Experience in Digital, Retail, Healthcare, Pharmacy, or customer-facing enterprise platforms is highly desirable. Experience Required Minimum 5years Roles & Responsibilities * Strong hands-on experience in Software Quality Engineering, functional testing, regression testing, and end-to-end testing. * Strong test automation experience using Cypress or a comparable modern automation framework. * Hands-on scripting experience in JavaScript or TypeScript for automation development. * Experience in web application testing across multiple browsers and user journeys. * API testing experience using Postman, REST API tools, Swagger, REST Assured, or equivalent. * Ability to create test strategy, test scenarios, test cases, test data, and test execution reports. * Experience converting manual regression scenarios into automated test suites. * Experience with defect management, root cause analysis, retesting, and production release validation. * Working knowledge of Agile / Scrum delivery and participation in sprint ceremonies. * Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar. Generic Managerial Skills * Ability to lead distributed QA / SDET teams across onsite and offshore models. * Strong communication skills with business, technology, product, and leadership stakeholders. * Capability to define QA approach, automation roadmap, governance, metrics, and delivery cadence. * Ability to mentor Quality Engineers and review test cases, automation scripts, and defect quality. * Strong ownership mindset with risk identification, dependency management, and proactive escalation. * Experience in fast-paced Agile delivery with accountability for release readiness and quality outcomes. Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company. Skills: Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Cadence, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, DevOps, Functional Testing, GitHub, Healthcare, Internet Application, JavaScript, Jenkins, Leadership, Mail Services, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regression Testing, Retail, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, SWAGGER OAS, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Design for Test (SDET), Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Strategic Planning, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Data, Test Scenario, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Test Suite, Testing, Web Browsers, Web Testing ## Related Videos - [Lynx: Native for More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1445-lynx-native-for-more) - [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) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [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) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [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) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)