Sr Software Engineer Ge
Hoffman Estates, IL

Job Description

Role Summary:Responsible for designing and writing code in Java to support automated testing of product components and features. Works independently and contributes to the immediate team and to other teams across business. Contributes to automation and quality engineering discussions.

Essential Responsibilities:

Own large software development tasks in Java in support of automation in one or more teams

Collaborate with quality assurance engineers, automation developers and software developers to implement solutions that are aligned with and extend the direction of the automation strategy

Apply principles of SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile/XP, CI, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, refactoring and Testing Techniques

Build features that enable the automation of message generation (HL7, Wed Services) and the automated inspection of received data

Work on core data structures and algorithms and implement them using Java

Develop and execute maintainable automation tests for acceptance, functional, and regression test cases

Provide technical leadership to an agile team of 5-7

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Java OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Java

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job

Must be willing to travel

Must be willing to work out of an office located in Hoffman Estates IL

Desired Characteristics:Technical Expertise:

Experience developing applications in Java

Experience in Behavior Driven Development or Test Driven Development

Experience with issue-tracking and agile project management systems such as Confluence, Rally, etc.

Experience working in Windows environments.

Experience working with virtual machines (VMs) as part of a test/integration infrastructure

Business Acumen:

Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems

Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts

Leadership:

Ability to takes ownership of tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members

Ensures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results

Personal Attributes:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit

About Us:GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely.

GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE's mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.Additional Locations:United States;Illinois;Hoffman Estates;