IT Software Engineer 4 (Java)

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
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Skills

  • Java
  • API QA
  • Automated Testing
  • SQL
  • Testing
  • System Integration Testing
  • Quality Assurance

Summary

Job Title: IT Software Engineer 4 (Java)

Location: Chicago, IL 60603 (Onsite)

Hire Type: Contract (10 months)

 

Shift: Core Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Occasionally early morning or late evening meetings with global teams.

 

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field
  • 10-15 years of experience required (10+ years preferred per general description)

 

Technical Skills (Required)

  • Strong design and development skills in Java (10-15 years)
  • Cucumber, JBehave, or other BDD testing frameworks (5-7 years)
  • At least 8 years of test automation framework design
  • Strong experience testing Webservices (REST APIs) (8+ years)
  • Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
  • Ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
  • 5+ years of experience developing scenario-based performance testing using Jmeter
  • Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
  • End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms.

 

Soft Skills (Required)

  • Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
  • Pro-active, flexible, and creative
  • Very strong communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with developers and business users
  • Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time
  • Expert mentoring skills to provide support and constructive performance feedback
  • Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (business/systems analysis / requirements gathering / functional specification authoring / development / testing / delivery)
  • Expert ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed
  • Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Extend testing automation framework using Java/JavaScript
  • Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan
  • Develop automation test cases using existing automation framework
  • Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD) of systems, infrastructure, and test framework
  • Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results
  • Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, Jmeter
  • Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects (onshore and offshore)
  • Train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites
  • Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades
  • Understand the use of specific functionality as needed
  • Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards
  • Review and approve modification of existing databases and database management systems
  • Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions
  • Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations
  • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files
  • Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems
  • Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

 

Team & Work Environment Interaction:

  • Working with a team of 20+ members
  • Onsite hybrid in Chicago office (540 W Madison Street) 3 5 days/week, eventually full return to 5 days/week.
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  • Dice Id: 10360587
  • Position Id: 8935833
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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