software test engineer. + chicago , illinois + posted 4 days ago **job details** summary + $70 - $78 per hour + contract + bachelor degree + category computer and mathematical occupations + reference1070880 job details job summary: Description: As a Software Test Engineer, you will contribute to quality assurance of software systems and/or applications. Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the incumbents are to provide manual and/or automation testing of features and capabilities of platform and/or applications. - Competent to perform all testing, project management, and quality assurance assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the complex aspects of systems work. - Competent to perform all testing activities of new and existing software products. - Use your understanding of systems, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing - Works directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution. - Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems. - Analyze business requirement to develop and execute manual and automation test cases - Document software issues and defects in bug tracking software and monitor for the resolution. - Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed - Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness - Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results. - Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Client's management from time to time. Techinical Skills Required: + 5 years or more of software testing experience (manual or automation) or at least 3 years of experience with master's degree in computer science or related field. + 3 years or more of test automation framework design and development experience + 3 years or more of prior either functional or object- oriented coding experience in modern programming languages like C++, Java or Python (preferably Java) + Strong development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java/Junit, Python, Cucumber, JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks Desired Skills: + Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results + Develop of test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework. + End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms + Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data + Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) + The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases + Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties + 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 Soft Skills Required: + Strong documentation 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. Education & Experience Required: + Degree with 10+ years experience + Master degree with 8+ years experience location: Chicago, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $70 - 78 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: As a Software Test Engineer, you will contribute to quality assurance of software systems and/or applications. qualifications: + Experience level: Experienced + Minimum 10 years of experience + Education: Bachelors (required) skills: + Professional Engineer (10 years of experience is required) + Test Automation (3 years of experience is required) + Java (3 years of experience is required) + Cucumber (3 years of experience is required) + API (3 years of experience is required) + RESTful APIs (3 years of experience is required)Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.