IT Software Engineer 4

Cullerton Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 109,105 - 155,393; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a senior-level IT Software Engineer who specializes in test automation. This hybrid role in Chicago involves developing automated testing frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in Java and test automation. This position offers competitive compensation, strong growth potential, and a professional environment focused on technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering or test automation.
• Strong experience with APIs and web services testing.
• 3+ years of performance testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test frameworks.
• Develop automated test cases for various platforms.
• Lead and mentor test engineers.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Java

REST API testing

SQL

Performance testing with JMeter

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JMeter

Cucumber

Git

Jenkins

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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