QA Analyst / Contract

A growing technology-driven distribution company based in Chicago is seeking a QA Analyst to support its expanding suite of web applications. This organization operates at scale across North America and is known for leveraging modern technology to power its operations, customer experience, and logistics platforms. The role will focus heavily on manual testing and quality assurance for customer-facing and internal web systems.

This opportunity is open to remote candidates and will start as a six month contract. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on testing and wants to play a visible role in product quality. The team is highly collaborative, operating in an Agile environment where QA partners closely with engineering and product teams. The organization is continuing to evolve its QA practices, offering strong opportunities for growth into automation, tooling, and broader quality strategy initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

2 to 5 years of experience in QA or software testing
Strong experience with manual testing for web applications
Solid understanding of testing methodologies including functional and regression testing
Experience with defect tracking and test case management tools such as Azure DevOps or similar
Ability to work in Agile or Scrum environments
Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience

Exposure to automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright
Experience with API testing using tools like Postman
Familiarity with performance testing concepts or tools
Understanding of CI CD pipelines and version control systems like Git
QA certifications such as ISTQB

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
80% Web application testing
20% Tools and environments including Azure DevOps and automation exposure
Daily Responsibilities
70% Hands On testing and execution
10% Test planning and documentation
20% Team collaboration with engineering and product

The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.