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JB- Automation Test Engineer
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
USM
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, DevOps
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Interview Types
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Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field.
• Years of
Experience:
8-10+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and test automation.
Required Skills (Non-Negotiable)
o Programming:
Strong design and development skills in Java (3-5+ years).
o Frameworks:
Expert-level experience (8+ years) in test automation framework design.
o Testing Methodologies: 3-5 years with BDD frameworks (Cucumber, JBehave).
o API Testing: 3-5 years of strong experience testing REST APIs/Web Services.
o Performance Testing: 3+ years developing scenario-based performance tests using JMeter.
o Database:
Ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases.
o Testing Scope:
Proven experience with full-stack, integration, and end-to-end system testing.
Preferred Skills
• Hands-on experience with Python.
• Development experience in AWS Cloud technology.
• Experience with TDD, continuous integration, and code review practices.
• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways.
• Experience with Dev Ops concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git).
• 2+ years working on an Agile/Lean team.
• Understanding of a microservices architecture.
• Strong documentation skills.
Required
Soft Skills:
o Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
o Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment.
o Pro-active, flexible, and creative approach.
o Strong mentoring skills and ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities:
• Extend and maintain test automation frameworks using Java and JavaScript.
• Take ownership in understanding business requirements to develop comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Develop automated functional test scripts using tools like Java, Karate, and JMeter.
• Plan, design, develop, and maintain an API test automation framework.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor test engineers onshore and offshore.
• Perform exploratory and manual testing as needed.
• Coordinate with product owners to resolve issues and clarify functionality.
• Uphold testing methodologies, best practices, and standards.
Typical Day & Team Structure:
• Task Breakdown: A mix of coding automation frameworks, writing test scripts, planning test strategies, mentoring team members, and collaborating with developers and product owners.
• Team:
You will join a team of 20+ members, requiring high interaction and collaboration.
Disqualifiers (Red Flags):
• Unwillingness to work the required hybrid/in-office schedule.
• Non-local candidates not open to self-relocating.
• A history of job-hopping or choppy tenure.
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