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# Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Vbscript, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Revision Control Systems, Mobile Application Software, Jscript, Team Foundation Server, Smoke Testing, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Subversion, Web Applications, Scripting, Git, AngularJS, Testcomplete, Playwright, SDET
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us80483985a007578daf87b2a0f1f613f7

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in Test Automation Development in an SDET role.
 * Strong software development background in JavaScript, C#, JScript, and VB Script.
 * Hands-on scripting and framework development experience using TestComplete (SmartBear).
 * Practical experience with source control systems including Git, TFS, and SVN.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

 * Experience with Playwright test automation framework.
 * Practical experience testing Angular web applications.
 * Prior experience working within an industrial domain., The ideal candidate is a seasoned, hands-on SDET with a deep software development foundation who thrives in establishing quality automation standards from the ground up. They bring strong problem-solving capabilities, clear communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration, and the leadership mindset needed to mentor technical team members and champion automated testing best practices.

## Description

We are seeking a senior Test Automation Engineer (SDET) to lead, design, and establish the automated testing approach across web, API, and mobile applications. Working on-site in Chicago within an agile delivery environment, you will build and evolve reusable test frameworks, integrate continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines, and elevate overall application quality and stability.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

 * Design, develop, and maintain robust, reusable automated test suites for web, API, and mobile applications.
 * Define and drive the overall test automation strategy, standards, and best practices across the QA organization.
 * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable build validation and continuous testing.
 * Analyze test results, triage failures, and collaborate with developers and product owners to resolve defects.
 * Own and evolve test automation frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure to improve scalability and execution speed.
 * Partner with software developers and analysts to refine acceptance criteria and ensure coverage of critical user flows.
 * Lead test planning for complex features, including effort estimation, risk identification, and regression/smoke coverage.
 * Mentor QA and development team members on automation patterns, quality practices, and effective tool usage., * Design, build, and maintain automated test suites and frameworks using modern testing tools.
 * Integrate automated regression and smoke testing into continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
 * Partner with software developers and product teams to analyze requirements, triage failures, and resolve defects.
 * Track quality metrics, optimize test stability, and mentor team members on test automation practices.