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Position: IT Software Engineer 4(SDET)
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid must be onsite 3 days a week)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM 5 PM CST
Duration: 12 months
Lack of Java or API testing experience will result in immediate disqualification
Candidates not located in the Chicago area will not be considered
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of professional experience
OR a Master s degree with 7+ years of experience
Required Technical Skills:
Strong development and design expertise with Java (3 5 years) and BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or JBehave
Minimum of 8 years in designing and building test automation frameworks
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with REST API testing (3 5 years)
Proven ability to design test cases, test scripts, and generate test data
Proficient in writing SQL queries and working with relational databases
3+ years of performance testing experience using JMeter
Solid exposure to full-stack and third-party integration testing
Experience with end-to-end system integration testing across software platforms
Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills:
Practical experience with Python
Familiarity with AWS Cloud development
Experience with TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and code review practices
Knowledge of API gateways like Apigee
Hands-on experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, etc.
At least 2 years of experience in Agile teams, with a strong understanding of Agile/Lean principles
Understanding of microservices architecture
Experience in load and performance testing
Strong technical documentation capabilities
Soft Skills:
Quick adaptability in complex, evolving technical environments
Highly proactive, flexible, and innovative
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly with development teams and business stakeholders