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QA Automation / SDET with Java

Shiro TechnologiesChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll have the opportunity to lead and mentor a talented team while developing and extending a robust test automation framework using Java and JavaScript, significantly impacting product quality. This role is perfect for a seasoned QA Automation Engineer with strong Java and Python testing experience who thrives in a collaborative, on-site environment and is eager to contribute to a reputable technology company. Apply today to leverage your expertise and grow your career in this dynamic position.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

NOTE: Java and Python testing experience is a must
 
AKA Senior SDET Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script
Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan
Develop automation test cases using existing automation framework

Typical task breakdown:
Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.
Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results
Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites
Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed
Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.
Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards
Position will be onsite hybrid starting day 1. Interviews may also be onsite
Interaction with team: Working with team; team consists of 20+ folks

Work environment: Chicago Office

Education & Experience Required:
Years of experience: 9+ yrs experience
Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of 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
At least 9 years of test automation framework design
Strong experience in testing Web Services (REST APIs) ( 5 years)
Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)

Desired:
Hands on experience with Python
development experience in AWS Cloud technology
3+ years of experience in developing scenario-based performance testing using JMeter
Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
Understanding of a micro service Architecture
Experience load and performance testing
Strong documentation skills

Required Soft Skills:
Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
Pro-active, flexible and creative
Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.
Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Over

Skills

SQL
AWS
TDD
Agile
BDD
Cucumber
Git
JMeter
Java
Jenkins
Python
REST

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