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Cullerton Group lists this IT Software Engineer 4 opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cullerton Group - IT Software Engineer 4
Location: Hybrid onsite in Chicago, IL (3 days per week office, transition to full-time onsite)
Duration: 12-month position, potential permanent employment
Compensation: Up to $96/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, holiday pay)
Job Summary
Cullerton Group is seeking a senior-level IT Software Engineer with a strong background in test automation and software quality engineering. This role focuses on designing, developing, and extending automated testing frameworks while supporting enterprise-scale applications and integrations. The engineer will collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and cross-functional teams to define test strategies, ensure high-quality releases, and support continuous integration and delivery pipelines. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who combines deep technical expertise with leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for CI/CD pipelines using Java and related tools
Develop automated functional, API, and integration test cases using existing automation frameworks
Take ownership of business requirements and acceptance criteria to create test strategies and test plans
Perform end-to-end system, integration, and regression testing across software platforms
Extend and maintain API automation frameworks and performance testing solutions
Develop scenario-based performance tests using tools such as JMeter
Perform exploratory and manual testing as needed
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to test engineers across multiple projects
Collaborate with product owners and development teams to resolve defects and enhancements
Promote testing best practices, standards, and documentation
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required)
8–10 years of professional software engineering or test automation experience
8+ years of experience designing and developing test automation frameworks
Strong expertise in Java (3–5 years) and BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or JBehave
Strong experience testing REST APIs and web services
Proficiency writing SQL queries and validating data in relational databases
3+ years of experience with performance testing using JMeter
Experience with full-stack, integration, and third-party system testing
Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on experience with Python
Experience working in AWS cloud environments
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git) and DevOps concepts
Familiarity with API gateways (Apigee or similar)
Experience with TDD, code reviews, and Agile/Lean methodologies
Understanding of microservices architectures
Strong documentation and technical writing skills
Why This Role?
This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, enterprise‑scale platforms while leading quality and automation initiatives that directly impact system reliability and delivery speed. You will collaborate with a large, highly skilled team, influence testing strategy and architecture, and work in a fast‑paced environment that values innovation and technical excellence. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with strong growth potential, challenging work, and long‑term career opportunities.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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