Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer

Information Systems

Application / Software Development

$ 60 - $ 65 / Hour

location_onChicago, Illinois

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Akkodis is seeking a Software Development Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in Java development, test automation, and quality engineering, along with the ability to build scalable automation frameworks for web applications and APIs.

Rate Range: $60/hour to $65/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Software Development Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites using Java and/or Groovy.

• Build automation solutions to validate software across UI, API, and service layers.

• Identify gaps in test coverage and develop automated tests to improve overall quality assurance.

• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to object-oriented programming and automation best practices.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Development, and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Perform issue triage, debugging, and root cause analysis to support quality initiatives.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies, automation frameworks, and quality processes.

• Take ownership of product quality and support successful application releases.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Java software development.

• Strong expertise with JUnit and/or TestNG testing frameworks.

• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.

• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Passion for software quality, testing, and automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Selenium WebDriver and/or Appium.

• Knowledge of API testing and automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with Jenkins, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience working in Linux or UNIX environments.

• Background in test automation framework development and maintenance.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Nitish.Kumar2@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $60.00 to $65.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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