IT Software Engineer 5 (Senior SDET / Test Automation Engineer) (96948-1)

Cullerton Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • $106
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

IT Software Engineer 5 (Senior SDET / Test Automation Engineer) (96948-1)
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an IT Software Engineer 5. The work will be done hybrid (Chicago, IL – onsite 2 days per week, with future full onsite expectation). This is a 12-month long-term position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is up to $106/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).
Job Summary
Cullerton Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in test automation to support large-scale enterprise systems. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and ensuring high-quality software delivery across complex platforms. The engineer will work closely with development, product, and QA teams to validate system performance, reliability, and integration. This position offers a mix of hands-on automation development, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for API and system-level testing
• Develop automation scripts using Java, JavaScript, and tools such as Cucumber, Karate, and JMeter
• Lead test strategy development, including test planning, execution, and reporting
• Collaborate with product owners and engineering teams to understand requirements and resolve issues
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in automation, CI/CD, and quality engineering
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering or test automation roles
• Strong experience with Java and BDD frameworks (Cucumber, JBehave, or similar)
• 8+ years of experience designing and developing test automation frameworks
• Experience testing REST APIs and performing system integration testing
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies and microservices architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Git-based pipelines
• Knowledge of Python or additional scripting languages
• Experience with API gateways (e.g., Apigee)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Experience with performance, load, and end-to-end testing in complex systems
Why This Role?
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering and design work that supports advanced software platforms within a global enterprise environment. You will work on high-impact systems, collaborate with experienced teams, and help drive quality and automation across enterprise applications. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential and strong long-term career opportunities.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$106

Skills

  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Apache JMeterunmatched
  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Engineeringunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
  • Gitunmatched
  • Information Technology Softwareunmatched
  • Integration Testingunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • JavaScriptunmatched
  • Jenkinsunmatched
  • Large-Scale Systemsunmatched
  • Microservicesunmatched
  • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
  • Performance Testingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Engineeringunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
  • Relational Databases (RDBMS)unmatched
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Design for Test (SDET)unmatched
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • System Testunmatched
  • System Validationunmatched
  • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Test Designunmatched
  • Test Harnessunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Test Strategyunmatched
  • Test Toolsunmatched
  • Testingunmatched

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