Senior SDET

RAPP Chicago is looking for a Senior SDET to join our award-winning Technology team.

WHO WE ARE:

We are RAPP – world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.



We foster an inclusive workplace that emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.


Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it – ensuring we’re able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.


Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets

YOUR ROLE:

RAPP has a tradition that encourages entrepreneurial thinking, innovative solutions, and the conviction to executive. We seek individuals who thrive in fast-paced, problem-solving environments. We are looking for a talented Senior Software Development Engineer in Test with a specialty in AI/ML systems.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, database, API and performance testing needs.
• Adapt to emerging AI-driven solutions and quality engineering trends by evaluating and integrating advanced tools into the automation tech stack, including developing proof-of-concepts for innovative approaches
• Develop automation guidelines and script maintenance instructions per project or account basis.
• Develop test data generation guidelines based on Principles of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, AND Delete) for clean test environments.
• Conduct pull request/code review for automation scripts written by QA peers.
• Ensure all test automation standards, guidelines, and script maintenance instructions are followed by team based on testing approach.
• Communicate project automation test results with all stakeholders.
• Take ownership of the automation tasks with a “gets things done “attitude.
• Mentor other SDET team members to adopt more advanced testing techniques.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 4+ years of Python programming experience with a focus in test automation.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience with JavaScript.
• Strong experience in Python (several years) with ability to build automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience in writing and executing stable and high-quality automated test scripts, analyzing and interpreting test results, and ability to identify, record, and track defects.
• Experience in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress.io, Playwright, Karate etc.
• Experience working with Kubernetes, Docker.
• Experience in automating data pipelines is a plus.
• Experience in unit testing frameworks like Junit, TestNG, NUnit, Mocha and Jasmine.
• Hands-on knowledge of database testing, SQL/NoSQL (Any database management software: MySQL, Oracle, PostGres, mongoDB, Hadoop)
• Expertise with Test automation of REST API services using RestAssured library.
• Experience with performance or load testing tools such as Gatling, JMeter or LoadRunner
• Proficient in at least one version control tool (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps).
• Foundational knowledge of AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, SNS, and RedShift.
• Experience with AWS data stores and ETL services like AWS Glue.
• Understanding of AWS infrastructure and best practices for cloud-based solutions
• Experience with AI/ML tools and frameworks, including machine learning algorithms.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Any AWS certification will be a plus.
• Ability to leverage AI/ML to enhance test automation strategies and data analysis.

 

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Our hybrid work model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like. 

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $95,000 - $105,000. This range is specific to Chicago and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.