Software Developer Engineer in Test

Alpha Business Solutions

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Dental Insurance, Docker, Embedded Programming Languages, Extreme Programming, Functional Testing, Groovy Programming Language, International Operations, JUnit, Java, Jenkins, Kanban, Linux Operating System, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Selenium, Software Development, Software Engineering, Stress Testing, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Unix Operating Systems, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Web Interface, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
6 days ago
Position: Software Developer Engineer in Test
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ Months


PURPOSE:
seeking an experienced Software Developer to be embedded within its QA organization. This resource will be tasked with developing comprehensive test-automation solutions to validate frontend web user-interfaces and backend APIs.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Java, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming. They will also have a knack for writing clean, readable, and maintainable code.

This position is within the Global Operations Center at corporate offices located in downtown Chicago.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Use Java and/or Groovy to develop, enhance, and maintain code that is designed to verify the quality of software across all layers (Unit, Service, and UI).
• Help identify gaps in test coverage and develop quality test code to fill such gaps.
• Actively participate in code reviews to ensure that object-oriented design best-practices are followed at all times.
• Proactively work with Product, QA, and Development right from inception through functional validation and launch.
• Assist with issue triaging and root cause analysis.
• Take pride and ownership over the quality of the product being shipped.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Hands on Software Developer with 4-5 years of professional Java development experience.
• Proven skills in utilizing Junit/TestNG for testing.
• Firm understanding of Agile Development (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, etc)
• Data driven, with strong problem-solving skills with analytical capabilities to be able to support theories/solutions using underlying data.
• Ability to critique work of self and others constructively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and energetic with an inherent curiosity to break code and stress test it!

PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and/or Appium.
• Understanding of CI/CD automation pipelines using Jenkins, and Docker.
• Familiarity with Linux or UNIX operating systems.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent with minimum of 4+ years of Java development experience.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
· [Pay Rate]: $65 per hour W2
o Note: Pay rate will be commensurate with experience.
· Medical for full time employees
· Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, etc.

About the Company

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Alpha Business Solutions