Software Development Engineer in Test

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong skills in test automation and a flexible mindset to contribute to both automated and manual testing efforts as needed. In this role, you will collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to design robust automated tests, maintain test frameworks, high-quality software delivery,  and ensure continuous test coverage across our applications. Support manual testing in areas that require it.

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

About the Client  

The leading provider of vehicle lifecycle solutions, with headquarters in Chicago, enables the companies that build, insure, and replace vehicles to power the next generation of transportation. Its platform delivers advanced mobile, artificial intelligence, and car technologies. It connects a network of 350+ insurance companies, 24,000+ repair facilities, hundreds of parts suppliers, and dozens of third-party data and service providers. The customer's collective solutions enhance productivity and help clients deliver better experiences for end consumers.

Project tech stack 

• Programming Language: Java
• Automation Tools: Selenium, Selenide
• Test Frameworks: JUnit, TestNG
• API Testing: RestAssured, Postman
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
• Version Control: Git
• Others: Maven/Gradle, Docker, JIRA, Allure Reports

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable test automation frameworks.
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable automated test scripts for UI, API, and backend services using Java-based frameworks.
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium or Selenide.
• Support manual testing efforts where necessary, especially for exploratory, usability, or edge-case scenarios.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous feedback and quality checks.
• Partner with developers and manual testers to identify test scenarios and build out automation coverage.
• Review product requirements, technical specifications, and design documents to create effective test plans.
• Perform root cause analysis for failed tests and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.
• Mentor junior QA engineers in test automation best practices and framework usage.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in test automation.
• Strong programming skills in [Java / Python].
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as [Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, PyTest, etc.].
• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or RestAssured.
• Experience with test reporting tools like Allure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, automation strategy, and processes.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to manual QA efforts as needed.

Nice to have 

• Experience with performance, load, or security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling)
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)

Legal & Hiring Information

• Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs