
Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team in Chicago, IL! We offer a hybrid work model, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let's talk!
This is a hybrid position based out of our Chicago, IL office, requiring two (2) days per week onsite, starting on day one. The Lead SDET will provide technical leadership for a team of 20+, driving the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks that support Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery across systems, infrastructure, and applications.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) of systems, infrastructure, and test frameworks
• Plan, design, develop, and maintain an API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers across multiple applications/projects, both onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites
• Coordinate with product owners to resolve open issues, enhancements, and upgrades, and to understand the use of specific functionality as needed
• Develop automated functional test scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, and JMeter
• Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
• Serve as a subject matter expert in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards
Team & Work Environment
• Collaborates with a broader team of 20+ team members
Requirements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years in a Lead role, including experience leading a minimum of 5 Quality Engineering (QE) team members at a time
• At least 8 years of test automation framework design experience
Required Technical Skills
• Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (5+ years), Cucumber (3-5 years), JBehave, or other BDD testing frameworks
• Strong experience testing web services (REST APIs) (3-5+ years)
• Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
• Ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
• Experience testing full stack applications and performing integration testing with third parties
• End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
Desired Skills
• Hands-on experience with Python
• Development experience with AWS Cloud technology
• Experience with TDD, continuous integration, and code review practices
• 3+ years of experience developing scenario-based performance testing using JMeter
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways
• 2+ years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices
• Understanding of microservice architecture
• Experience with load and performance testing
• Strong documentation skills
Soft Skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
• Proactive, flexible, and creative
• Very strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with developers and business users
Benefits
Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 167,000-177,000 per annual

Founded in 1989, DSN remains at the forefront of providing advanced IT Solutions, Project Management, Health and Human Services Consulting and Program Support, Grants Application and Management Consulting, and Staffing services to Fortune 500 companies and governmental entities. Public and private sectors work can be complicated and challenging, but for more than 35 years, DSN has led the way in providing solutions for complex problems. Although much of our work is multifaceted, the purpose behind it remains simple– we help government and businesses serve the people.
Our suite of consulting and technology services are designed to help organizations solve problems and simplify complex issues. With time-tested, proven experience and industry expertise, DSN offers custom solutions tailored to fit the needs of individual clients.
DSN is a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by both the State of Illinois and Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – in addition to other states. We are an equal opportunity employer and find that the diverse array of perspectives, skills, and experiences that our associates bring to DSN fuel innovation and excellence in every aspect of our work.