Job#: 3031692 Job Description: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Chicago, Illinois Hybrid
Role Overview
The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) will ensure that developed software meets requirements. The role is responsible for performing QA/UAT, developing test plans and scripts, supporting test efforts, and coaching other SDETs. This is a local position in Chicago, and the candidate will be expected in the office at least three days a week.
Key Responsibilities
- * Experience with Kafka queues is required.
- Work with product, design, and development teams to understand business requirements and communicate problem impacts.
- Create and execute test plans and scripts to assess application quality.
- Analyze test results to discover and report defects.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tests and framework libraries using Java, Groovy, or Kotlin.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure object-oriented design best practices are followed.
- Collaborate with peers to develop quality assurance measures and testing standards.
- Communicate test progress, results, and the quality of application changes.
- Set standards and coach other QA professionals in test environment and data management.
- Apply understanding of web technologies, REST APIs, and web services to deliver robust test suites.
- Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing using tools like Jenkins or Azure.
Required Qualifications
Education: A BS in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of technical education and work experience is required.
Experience: 5+ years of direct experience as an SDET for major application integration or product release is required. Experience working collaboratively and coaching junior team members is also necessary.
Technical Skills:- Proficiency in analyzing business requirements and creating test plans.
- Proficiency in documenting defects with a high level of detail.
- Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and Subversion.
- Proficiency in Java, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML.
- Proficiency in testing APIs (REST and SOAP) using tools like SoapUI or Postman.
- Expertise in Java and/or Groovy, test automation frameworks, and Selenium/Appium.
- Proficiency in searching system logs with tools such as Splunk.
- Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform web and mobile testing with tools like SauceLabs.
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins.
- Experience with Kafka queue is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A thorough understanding of the Agile/Scrum development process.
- Demonstrable skills in writing JUnit or TestNG tests.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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