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# IT Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aditi Consulting
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $174,720.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Integration Testing, Test Data, Strategies of Testing, Web Services, Scripting, Performance Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Test Scripts, Apigee, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), SDET, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-software-engineer-chicago-il--1139cdab-8168-4c7d-8e1e-4b768902e45d

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Information Technology Software, Software Design for Test (SDET), Test Automation, Java, JavaScript, Testing, Test Strategy, Strategic Planning, Automation, * Years of experience: 8-10 yrs experience

 * Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience

Technical Skills

 * Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber (3-5 years), Behave or other BDD testing frameworks
 * At least 8 years of test automation framework design
 * Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years)
 * Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
 * The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
 * 3+ years of experience in developing scenario-based performance testing using JMeter
 * Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
 * End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
 * Hands on experience with Python
 * development experience in AWS Cloud technology
 * Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
 * Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
 * Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
 * 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.

## Description

* AKA Senior SDET Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script
 * Take ownership in understanding business requirements/Client and developing test strategy/test plan
 * Develop automation testcases using existing 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, and 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