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Software Test Engineer
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled SDET with a strong background in backend development and a passion for building robust, scalable, and testable systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and is eager to drive quality through automation, best practices, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and/or Node.js.</li><li>Create and implement comprehensive integration and functional test suites.</li><li>Define and enforce testing best practices, automation strategies, and code coverage standards.</li><li>Collaborate with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like CircleCI and GitHub EMU.</li><li>Work hands-on with AWS services such as Lambda, Aurora, DocDB, and API Gateway.</li><li>Develop and manage QA data setup, mocking strategies, and test data pipelines.</li><li>Contribute to the design and maintenance of microservice architecture and third-party integrations.</li><li>Apply strong software architecture and infrastructure fundamentals to ensure system reliability and scalability.</li><li>Operate independently and collaboratively within agile teams to deliver high-quality software.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>5+ years of backend/server-side engineering experience (Java and/or Node.js).</li><li>3+ years of experience designing and implementing integration and functional test suites.</li><li>Proven experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., CircleCI, GitHub EMU).</li><li>Strong knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, Aurora, DocDB, API Gateway).</li><li>Familiarity with QA data setup, mocking strategies, and test data pipelines.</li><li>Experience with microservice architecture and third-party dependencies.</li><li>Deep understanding of software architecture and infrastructure fundamentals.</li><li>Ability to work independently and in agile, cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 47.50 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly skilled SDET with a strong background in backend development and a passion for building robust, scalable, and testable systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and is eager to drive quality through automation, best practices, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Java and/or Node.js.</li><li>Create and implement comprehensive integration and functional test suites.</li><li>Define and enforce testing best practices, automation strategies, and code coverage standards.</li><li>Collaborate with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like CircleCI and GitHub EMU.</li><li>Work hands-on with AWS services such as Lambda, Aurora, DocDB, and API Gateway.</li><li>Develop and manage QA data setup, mocking strategies, and test data pipelines.</li><li>Contribute to the design and maintenance of microservice architecture and third-party integrations.</li><li>Apply strong software architecture and infrastructure fundamentals to ensure system reliability and scalability.</li><li>Operate independently and collaboratively within agile teams to deliver high-quality software.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-03T21:49:10Z

Software Test Engineer Job in Chicago | Robert Half