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Lead - SDET

Purplejack Technologies LLCChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Lead SDET role offers significant opportunities to shape test automation strategy and architect new frameworks, perfect for experienced professionals seeking technical leadership and team management. You'll drive innovation in API and UI testing with modern tools, making this an exciting step in your career growth. Apply now to contribute to a dynamic technology team!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Position Title - Lead - API Test Automation
Location - chicago, IL (onsite) Local Candidates only
Contract Duration - 12+ Months on W2

Job Description
Looking for 10 + yrs of relevant experience.
  • This is a Lead role requiring a 50/50 split between technical and management responsibilities. The core focus is on backend API testing automation (70%), with some UI testing (30%) using Playwright. 
  •  will be responsible for expanding an existing test automation framework and, more importantly, creating a new one from the ground up. 
  • will lead a team of 5+ members, providing technical direction and oversight. Take ownership of the test automation strategy by both enhancing the current framework and architecting a new, robust solution. 
  • Lead the automation efforts for backend API testing using Java, Python, and Karate/Rest Assured. 
  • Participate in UI test automation using Playwright. 
  • Be actively involved in coding challenges and architectural decisions during the interviews and on the job.
 
 
 
 
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Pooja Shikha

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Skills

Java
Playwright
Python
REST

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