Olenick & Associates - Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Illinois Technology Association - Chicago, IL

Olenick was founded in Chicago in 1998 with a specific focus on software testing and quality assurance and has grown into a full service IT firm with over 200+ consultants in 2014 and operations in North America, Argentina, and Northern Ireland.Olenick hires professionals who are driven to create real client value, who wear IT and business hats interchangeably, and who take pride in exceeding client expectations.

Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Engagement: Contract-to-Hire

As a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you will become an expert in the company’s software, and acquire a deep understanding of the technology driving the systems. In addition, you will collaborate with our development and consulting teams to ensure that the product is aligned with client needs and meets our high quality of standards.

Responsibilities:

• Identify use cases and create test cases to validate software design via manual and automated tests
  


• Use cutting edge technology to create test frameworks and automate key business workflows
  


• Develop software best practices like test-driven development (TDD), behavioral-driven development (BDD), and continuous integration / deployment
  


• Create defect reports and feature enhancement requests, and track issues to resolution
  


• Work effectively with cross-functional, distributed teams
  


• Analyze quality assurance processes to identify optimizations
  

Job Requirements
Required Skills:

• B.S. degree or foreign academic equivalent in General Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field with 3.3 – 4.0 GPA
  


• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
  


• Knowledge and experience working with Agile development methodology
  


• Professional background in SQL and relational database concepts.
  


• Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language.
  


• Experience creating test cases with one of the leading testing automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Ranorex, Fitness, Cucumber, etc
  


• Detail-oriented
  


• Able to think creatively about global solutions to testing challenges
  


• Understand entire software development life cycle right from the requirements gathering to delivery
  


• Strong self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively with limited guidance when necessary
  


• A drive to learn quickly and constantly adapt to new challenges
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make an impact on the business from day one with a professional services firm that offers multiple avenues for career growth.