QA Software Development Engineer in Test

Preference will be given to local candidates. Interested individuals can reach out to [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] with their resume. Seeking a Sr. QA Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with banking domain for contract opportunity with my direct client in Chicago IL . If you have any referrals kindly pass on the information ,appreciate it. Job Description: A highly skilled and analytical Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with deep expertise in building robust, scalable, and automated testing frameworks for complex enterprise applications. Combines strong software engineering fundamentals with a quality‑first mindset to ensure reliable, high‑performance, and secure product delivery. Adept at designing end‑to‑end automated test suites, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating across development, product, and DevOps teams to elevate engineering excellence.  Key strengths include:  Developing and maintaining advanced automated test frameworks (UI, API, integration, performance)  Strong proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript, and experience with modern test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured, Postman, JMeter)  Deep understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)  Championing testability, code quality, and engineering best practices across teams  Creating scalable test strategies that align with Agile and DevOps methodologies  Leading root‑cause analysis, debugging complex issues, and improving system reliability  Mentoring junior engineers and influencing cross‑team quality initiatives Professional Focus Areas:  Automation architecture and framework design  API and microservices test engineering  Performance, load, and reliability testing  CI/CD pipeline integration and quality gates  Observability, logging, and quality metrics  Security testing awareness and best practices  Impact & Approach:  Drives product quality through proactive automation, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem‑solving. This SDET stands out by combining strong technical skills with teamwork to consistently deliver high-quality, reliable, customer-oriented software solutions.