Software Engineer 4

Epitec, Inc

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$87–$92 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache JMeter, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Git, Integration Testing, Java, Jenkins, Load Testing, Mentoring, Microservices, Performance Testing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), System Test, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Data, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scripts, Testing, Web Services, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
Job Title: IT Software Engineer 4
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Hybrid (Monday – Friday)
Pay Range: $87 – 92 per hour
Job Description:
VL Autonomy program is expanding and has more features lined up for 2026 and needs a senior resource to work on those features. This resource will participate in AVT calls, design discussions and coordinate with several other teams. The resource will also work on expanding the SIT automation framework.
Typical task breakdown:
- 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
- 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 and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed
- Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.
- Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate
- Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards
- Position will be onsite hybrid starting day 1. Interviews may also be onsite 

Education & Experience Required:
  • Years of experience: 9+ yrs experience
  • Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience


Required Technical Skills
  • Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks
  • At least 9 years of test automation framework design
  • Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) ( 5 years)
  • Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
  • The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
  • Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
  • End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
  • Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
  • Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)

- Hands on experience with Python
- development experience in AWS Cloud technology
- 3+ years of experience in developing scenario-based performance testing using JMeter
- Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
- 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
- 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. 

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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/