Information Technology Software Engineer

Cullerton Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,416 - 76,077; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

A technology solutions firm has an opening for an IT Software Engineer 1 in Chicago, IL, focusing on software quality engineering and automation. This role entails developing automated tests, translating business requirements into technical criteria, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in software quality engineering. The position promises strong growth potential and benefits including health insurance and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in software quality engineering or automation testing.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and BDD testing frameworks.
• Ability to write SQL queries and understand system-level data flows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute backend and frontend automation tests for REST APIs and web services.
• Translate business requirements into technical acceptance criteria and test scenarios.
• Conduct gap analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Automation testing

SDLC

Java

REST Assured

Selenium

API testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

SQL

AWS cloud technologies

Jenkins

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an IT Software Engineer 1. The work will be done onsite or hybrid depending on the customer’s preference (Chicago, IL – currently 3 days in office per week, transitioning to full-time onsite). This is a long-term 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is up to $47/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

Cullerton Group is seeking an IT Software Engineer 1 to support software quality engineering and automation initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This role focuses on extending and enhancing automated testing frameworks while collaborating closely with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams. The engineer will translate business requirements into technical acceptance criteria, validate system integrations, and ensure high-quality software delivery. This position is ideal for a candidate with strong automation testing experience and a deep understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute backend and frontend automation tests (REST APIs, web services)
• Translate business requirements into technical acceptance criteria and test scenarios
• Conduct gap analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements
• Participate in design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and test coverage presentations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of professional experience in software quality engineering or automation testing
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and BDD testing frameworks
• Experience with Java, REST Assured, Selenium, Playwright, and API testing
• Ability to write SQL queries and understand system-level data flows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS cloud technologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, and DevOps practices
• Experience with TDD, code review practices, or API gateways (Apigee)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and performance testing
• Strong documentation and UML/diagramming skills

Why This Role?

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful software engineering and quality automation initiatives within a global enterprise environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance automation capabilities, and help drive high-quality software delivery. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with strong growth potential and long-term career opportunities.