IT Software Engineer 2

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an
IT Software Engineer 2
. The work will be done in a
hybrid onsite setting
(Chicago, IL) with
3 days per week in the office
. This is a long-term position that can lead to permanent employment with our client.
Compensation is $49.15/hr + full benefits
(vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
to enhance and extend automated testing frameworks supporting enterprise-level systems and applications. This role focuses on test design, automation, and performance testing for web services and APIs in a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) environment. The engineer will collaborate with product owners, developers, and QA teams to ensure product reliability, maintain quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automation code to support continuous integration and delivery of systems and test frameworks.

• Design, develop, and maintain API test automation frameworks using Java-based technologies.

• Lead and mentor QA engineers in automation scripting, test strategy, and framework utilization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze functionality, identify issues, and verify solutions.

• Develop functional, integration, and performance test scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, and JMeter.

• Perform exploratory and manual testing where automation is not yet implemented.

• Support Agile practices, participate in sprint ceremonies, and ensure QA alignment with project goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 2–4 years of software testing and automation experience.

• Strong skills in
Java
,
Cucumber
, and
BDD frameworks (e.g., JBehave)
.

• Proven experience developing test automation frameworks and automated test cases.

• Solid understanding of
REST API testing
and ability to write complex
SQL queries
.

• Hands-on experience with
JMeter
for performance and load testing.

• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to work in a collaborative Agile team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with
Python
and
AWS cloud technology
.

• Knowledge of
TDD
, CI/CD pipelines,
Jenkins
, and
Git
.

• Familiarity with
Apigee
or other API gateways.

• Understanding of
microservice architecture
and DevOps concepts.

• Experience with performance and penetration testing.

• Excellent documentation and troubleshooting skills.

Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to develop and refine test automation for modern enterprise systems within a collaborative, agile team environment. You'll work hands-on with cutting-edge automation tools, contribute to continuous integration processes, and gain exposure to cloud and API-driven testing frameworks. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with strong growth potential and long-term client partnerships.