QA Test Automation Engineer / Hybrid in Chicago Suburbs

A growing healthcare technology organization is seeking a full-time QA Test Automation Engineer to join its engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while helping build and scale automated testing solutions across web applications, mobile platforms, APIs, and cloud-based systems. The environment leverages technologies including Flutter, .NET/C#, BrowserStack, REST APIs, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and modern CI/CD practices.

This is an opportunity to become the organization's quality champion. Rather than stepping into a mature QA environment, the selected engineer will shape testing standards, define automation strategy, and influence how quality is measured across the software development lifecycle. The team is looking for someone who enjoys solving complex testing challenges, introducing best practices, and creating scalable automation frameworks that directly impact product success. The position also provides strong visibility within engineering leadership and the ability to contribute to long-term technology decisions. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of software test automation experience
Experience developing UI and end-to-end automated tests
Strong API testing experience utilizing REST services and JSON
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of automation frameworks and testing methodologies
Experience supporting web and mobile application testing
Familiarity with Git-based source control environments
Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure Boards
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline Desired Skills & Experience Experience testing Flutter applications
Experience with BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or similar cloud testing platforms
Exposure to .NET/C# environments
Experience supporting Salesforce or other CRM integrations
Experience implementing quality metrics and reporting
Leadership experience influencing engineering best practices
Experience evaluating and selecting automation tools What You Will Be Doing Design and implement automated testing frameworks
Create end-to-end, integration, and API test suites
Develop testing strategies across desktop and mobile environments
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and product teams
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows
Analyze quality trends and improve release confidence
Perform root-cause analysis on intermittent test failures
Lead continuous improvement initiatives around software quality Tech Breakdown 35% Test Automation Framework Development
25% Mobile & Web Application Testing
20% API & Integration Testing
20% CI/CD & Quality Tooling Daily Responsibilities 80% Hands On
5% Management Duties
15% Team Collaboration The Offer Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
401(k) Program
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Professional Development Opportunities
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.