QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer - Senior SDETChicago, ILResponsibilities Include:Extend testing automation framework using JAVA/JAVA ScriptTake ownership in understanding business requirements/ACs and develop test strategy/test planDevelop automation testcases using existing automation frameworkTypical Day: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 resultsProvide 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 suitesCoordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as neededDevelop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriateProvide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards Position will be onsite hybrid starting day 1. Interviews may also be onsiteEducation:Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or relevant field required.10+ years experience required.Technical Skills Required:Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java, Python, CucumberJBehave or other BDD testing frameworksAt least 8 years of test automation framework design and development experience in AWS Cloud technology3+ years of prior either functional or object- oriented coding experience in modern programming languages like C++, Java or Python (preferably Java)Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs)Also required:2+ years of experience as a Test Lead Experience working with an off-shore (India) team.Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test dataThe ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeterExperience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd partiesStrong knowledge in AWS technologiesEnd-to-end system integration testing experience for software platformsPreferred Skills:Hands on experience with Python, JavaExperience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desiredExperience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plusExperience 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 ArchitectureExperience load and performance testingStrong documentation skillsSoft Skills Required:Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environmentPro-active, flexible and creativeVery strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.