IT Software Engineer 4

A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. (Required) Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks - At least 8 years of test automation framework design.

Job Title: IT Software Engineer 4/ SDET
Job Type: 12 Month Contract
Location: Chicago, IL 60661 Hybrid
Work Arrangement: 3 5 days onsite per week from day one; may transition to 5 days onsite

Description:
Summary:
The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems.
• Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system.
• Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations.
• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
• Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the 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.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one s time.
• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.

Education/Experience:
" Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
" 8-10 years experience required.

Technical Skills
(Required)

• Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks - At least 8 years of test automation framework design
• Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years) - Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
• The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
• 3+ years of experience in 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

(Desired)

• Hands on experience with Python
• development experience in AWS Cloud technology
• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired -
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
• At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
• Understanding of a micro service Architecture
• Experience load and performance testing
• Strong documentation skills

Soft Skills (Required)

• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment
• Pro-active, flexible and creative
• Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.