Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Retail
Company: Capgemini
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $68,911 - $161,544 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-05-31
About this role
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
## Location
This is an onsite role based in Grand Rapids, MI.
## About the job you’re considering
We are seeking a strong SDET with hands-on Selenium expertise to support retail and merchandising applications. The role requires a quality-first mindset with the ability to deliver test automation within Agile sprints and support store validation activities. Candidates should be flexible for minimal travel to nearby stores within 20 miles for post-validation testing.
## Your role
- Design, develop, and execute test automation frameworks using Selenium and other tools across Web, Mobile, Cloud, and Desktop platforms
- Perform automation during sprint cycles, ensuring continuous quality in Agile delivery
- Validate end-to-end retail/merchandising workflows, including store-level scenarios
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, Product, QA) to understand requirements and build test strategies
- Execute post-validation testing at store locations (travel within ~20 miles – weekly/fortnight)
- Create, manage, and track defects/bug reports, ensuring timely resolution
- Develop robust test scenarios, acceptance criteria, and regression suites
- Provide test status reports (weekly, monthly, and closure reports) to stakeholders
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for continuous testing
- Work closely with deployment teams to troubleshoot and resolve production/post-release issues
## Your skills and experience
- 5+ years of experience in Agile Functional Testing, Test Automation, and Quality Engineering
- Strong hands-on experience in Sele...