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Senior Software Developer

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$53.50 - $70.50/hr

... support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer ... Development languages: Java, PHP, HTML, CSS, MySQL and Javascript * VS Code * Configuring ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$133.90K - $172K/yr

Strong coding background with either Java (or Groovy) , or Python (2+ years) * Expert knowledge of ... Self-motivated and able to work independently as part of a remote-first team What puts you over the ...

Sr. Developer - AEP- Cleveland, OH

Chicago, IL · Remote

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Remote Experience: 5-7 years (with strong hands-on experience in Adobe Stack) We are seeking an ... Java - for enterprise-grade backend services and integrations Additional Technical Skills

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Peoria, IL · Remote

$50.75 - $69.75/hr

This is a remote position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Design systems and programs to ... or senior developers. - Actively participate and contribute in SDLC activities such as solution ...

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Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Chicago, IL · Remote

$53.25 - $73.25/hr

This is a remote position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Design systems and programs to ... or senior developers. - Actively participate and contribute in SDLC activities such as solution ...

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Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Aurora, IL · Remote

$49.50 - $67.75/hr

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You're a quick study, have some experience using Java to build web applications, and aren't afraid ... This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, remote, W2 position with benefits (health/dental/vision ...

Assoc SW Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, AWS

Rockford, IL · Remote

$47.50 - $65.25/hr

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Urgent Need : SDET Java Developer With Unit Testing : Chicago, IL - Initial 2 or 3 months remote ...

Urgent Need : SDET Java Developer With Unit Testing : Chicago, IL - Initial 2 or 3 months remote ...

Navtech, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$51.50 - $66.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

I have an opportunity for a "SDET Java Developer With Unit Testing" - (Chicago, IL - Initial 2 or 3 months remote only) and I am looking for a candidate who can join Immediately if you are interested, reply to me with your updated resume or if you could refer someone I would really appreciate it.
Role: SDET Java Developer with unit testing
Location : Chicago, IL(Initial 2 or 3 months remote only)
Contract: 12 Months
Hire Type - W2
Job Description:
A Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET),Software Development Engineers and Quality Assurance Engineers to understand project features, review technical designs, and implement automated test tools that help deliver quality features with efficiency. Our SDETs understand customer usage models and are able to develop test plans and test cases that approximate real-world environments and scenarios
Roles and Responsibilities
• Java, Spring, Hibernate, Web Services, HTML, JSP, Java Script, Servlets, Web Services, XML, AJAX, Microservices, SOA, REST, JSON a MUST.
• Strong experience with Agile development incorporating Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, utilizing technologies such as GIT, Maven, Jenkins, Chef, Sonar, PowerMock.
• GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes experience is good to have.
• Knowledge of functional programming is a plus.
• 5-7 years overall SDET and/or development experience.
• Design and build scalable automated test frameworks and test suites working across technologies.
• API level testing.
• Perform manual testing, the scope of which will encompass all functionalities of services as a prequel to automation.
• Analyze test logs; create test reports, co-ordinate with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and data structures.
• Demonstrated experience in writing clean code quickly.
• Test framework design and automation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of QA methodologies, life cycle and processes.
• Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Experience developing test automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience developing high quality test strategies and test automation.
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills and an ability to come up with creative solutions to impossible-to-solve problems.
• Experience in web application and device test automation using Selenium, Robotium, Appium or any equivalent tool/s.
• Strong, object-oriented design and coding skills
• Strong exposure with Selenium and Appium framework.
• Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Coding experience with automation framework, tools and services for mobile. Working Experience in API testing and Automation of the services.
• Understanding of QA methodologies, life cycle and processes.
• Expertise in database testing including designing and manipulating test data, validating stored procedures, jobs, triggers and replication.
• TestNG, JUnit & Testng highly desirable.
• Experience in QA with exposure to white box testing.
• Experience with Open Source Performance Testing Tool Jmeter.
• Hands on in Web services automation using Rest assured.
• Experience in Object Oriented Analysis, Design(OOAD) and development of software using UML Methodology, good knowledge of J2EE design patterns and Core Java design patterns.
• Participate in design and code inspections.
• Experience working closely with development and business teams to communicate impacts and to understand business requirements.
• Comfortable communicating cross-functionally and across management levels in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Shows creativity and initiative to improve product coverage and effectiveness.
• Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly.
Qualifications Certifications if any
A Bachelor's or Master's degree with 5 -7 years of experience as Developer or SDET.
Best Regards,
David Miller | PH: 224- 433 -7876 | david@navtechusa.com
Technical Recruiter |NAVTECH INC

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About Navtech

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Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New Bloomfield, PA, US

Year founded

1996