Senior SDET Java REST API and Performance Testing
Rose International
Chicago, IL · Posted October 28, 2026
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Education Requirements:- Bachelor's OR Master's degreeRequired Skills for the Senior SDET:- Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber (3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks- At least 8 years of test automation framework design- Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years)- Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data- The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases- 3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter- Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties- End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms- 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 usersPreferred Skills:- Hands on experience with Python- Development experience in AWS Cloud technology- Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired- Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus- Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)- 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 skillsSenior SDET Overview:- Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script- Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan- Develop automation testcases using existing automation frameworkResponsibilities:- 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**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.** **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**