Senior Software Engineer in Test

About the Department

The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline of translational data science to impactful problems in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment. We envision a world in which researchers have ready access to the data needed and the tools required to make data-driven discoveries that increase our scientific knowledge and improve the quality of life. We architect ecosystems of large-scale commons of research data, computing resources, applications, tools, and services for the broader research community to use data at scale to pursue scientific inquiry and accelerate discovery.

Learn more at https://gdc.cancer.gov/, https://gen3.org/, https://stats.gen3.org/, and https://ctds.uchicago.edu/.

About the Role

Responsible for priority technical tasks and timely delivery of such tasks, meeting the required level of quality. Participation in complex and challenging activities, including design and implementation. Provide support and maintenance for existing applications. Provide technical mentorship to interns and onboarding staff and technical leadership in technical initiatives. Actively participate in the hiring process and provide fair and productive interview feedback. Elaborate on technical solutions internally and externally when required. Investigates, analyzes, and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures. Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements. Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met. Evaluates design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate tests for web apps, APIs, and backend
• Unit and automated regression testing
• Test case development
• UX/UI testing and browser test automation with Selenium
• Performance and load testing with LoadRunner
• Unix/Linux programming
• Version control experience
• Use of JIRA and Jenkins
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/OpenStack/Oracle)
• CI/CD and Agile SDLC practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field plus 2 years of experience in software testing
• 2 years of experience as a software developer or engineer in test
• 2 years of Python programming
• Background check including review of conviction history required
• Some telecommuting permitted

Skills

• Python programming
• Golang/Javascript
• C/C++/Java/C#
• Pytest
• Selenium for browser test automation
• LoadRunner for performance and load testing
• Unix/Linux programming
• Version control (e.g., Git)
• JIRA and Jenkins
• Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/OpenStack/Oracle)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Agile SDLC

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40