About this opportunity
Horizontal Talent lists this Automation/SDET Test Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We’re looking for an Automation/SDET Test Engineer to help design, build, and maintain automated testing solutions that support high-quality software delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on web and API automation, strengthen CI/CD testing practices, and contribute to reliable, scalable test coverage across the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute automated tests across smoke, functional, integration, system, and end-to-end scenarios.
Build and maintain regression test suites to help catch issues early and support stable releases.
Create and improve automated test cases using a risk-based approach to maximize coverage of critical workflows.
Develop UI automation for web applications and API automation for REST and SOAP services.
Validate payloads, response codes, schema compliance, and contract behavior during API testing.
Debug, troubleshoot, and enhance Java-based automation scripts to keep solutions maintainable and reusable.
Partner with developers, QA, and product teams to align automation efforts with business needs and acceptance criteria.
Support test data preparation, peer reviews, reporting, and ongoing test result analysis.
Help maintain test environments, automation infrastructure, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Contribute to defect tracking, retesting, and root cause analysis to support efficient issue resolution.
Work with manual testers to identify opportunities for automation and support conversion of manual cases into automated scripts.
Participate in deployment validation and release readiness activities as needed.
Skills
Hands-on experience with Playwright and Java.
Experience using Java Rest Assured for API automation.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong background in web UI and API test automation.
Experience with test management tools such as Xray or similar platforms.
Solid understanding of software testing methods and quality assurance best practices.
Ability to write, debug, and maintain clean automation code.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Comfort working independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience with UFT and VB scripting.
Hands-on experience with Postman for API testing.
Familiarity with multiple software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
Experience building reusable automation frameworks and libraries.
Knowledge of test environment support and automation infrastructure.
Exposure to a variety of enterprise tools, browsers, operating systems, and business applications.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience supporting secure environments with screening requirements and background verification processes.
Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to equity, belonging, and opportunity throughout the hiring process and beyond.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $41 - $79 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Who can apply
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