IT Software Engineer 4

EPITEC
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesContract$166,400–$188,480Posted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

Job Title: IT Software Engineer 4

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: W2 Contract

Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Hybrid (M-F)

Pay Range: $80-91 per hour

Job Description

The main function of a software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications. Job Responsibilities: Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems. Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system. Direct database development and approve project scope and limitations. Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. Approve, schedule, plan and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems. Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. Expert ability to work independently and manage one?s time. Expert mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. Expert ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software. Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc

Position’s Contributions To Work Group

AKA Senior SDET Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA Script

Take ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test plan

Develop automation testcases using existing automation framework

Typical Task Breakdown

Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.

Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results

Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites

Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed

Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.

Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate

Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards

Position will be onsite hybrid starting day 1. Interviews may also be onsite Years of experience: 8-10 yrs experience

Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience

Required Technical Skills (Required)

Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks

At least 8 years of test automation framework design

Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years)

Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data

The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases

3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter

Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties

End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms

Hands on experience with Python

development experience in AWS Cloud technology

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 - Strong documentation skills Soft Skills (Required) - 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.

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Responsibilities

  • Review and approve the modification of existing databases and database management systems
  • Instruct staff to write and code logical and physical database descriptions
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information
  • Develop standards and guidelines for software use and acquisition
  • Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Strong design and development skills in Java and other technologies
  • Experience in test automation framework design
  • Hands on experience with Python and AWS Cloud technology

Skills mentioned

JavaPythonREST APIsSQLAPI TestingPerformance TestingIntegration TestingCI/CDJenkinsAWS

About EPITEC

Why Choose Epitec? Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Southfield, Mich., with regional hubs in Chicago, Central Illinois, and Dallas, Epitec is dedicated to making staffing personal. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies across the United States, providing you access to high demand career opportunities. What Makes Epitec Different? Our flexible workforce model is designed with you in mind. Whether you're looking for contract-to-hire, direct hire, or other employment options, we tailor our services to fit your career goals. We are consistently ranked as a top supplier to our customers, ensuring you have access to premier job placements. How We Support You Our recruiting team focuses on understanding your unique skills and aspirations and we expertly match those to our customer job opportunities. We bring together diverse teams to solve complex problems, ensuring you are placed in roles where you can thrive. By leveraging innovative strategies and technology, we adapt to your evolving needs, providing exceptional support every step of the way. Our Commitment to Your Success Epitec’s dedication to excellence has earned us national recognition as a “Best and Brightest Company to Work For” over 20 consecutive years and MMSDC's Minority Supplier of the Year on four occasions. We are committed to your professional growth and success, making sure you have the resources and opportunities to excel in your career.

Staffing and Recruiting1,001-5,000 employeesSouthfield, Michigan

H-1B sponsorship history

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