Job Information US - QA Engineer II

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 35.00 - 40.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Test Plans
Regression Testing
Reporting
Agile
Estimating
Collaboration
Business Analysis
Business Analytics
Testing
Documentation
Auditing
Java
Python
Groovy
Web Services
SOAP
POSTMAN
Cucumber
Gherkin
JUnit
TestNG
SoapUI
Build Tools
Apache Maven
Gradle
JIRA
Message Queues
Database
SQL
RDBMS
Linux
Test Methods
Process Improvement
Software Development
Communication
Project Management
Performance Testing
Budget
Root Cause Analysis
Research
Computer Science
Information Systems
Quality Assurance
Innovation
Continuous Improvement
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

Job Summary

Quality Test Engineer III

Onsite Chicago, IL

27 Week Contract-Potential Extension

The Quality Test Engineer III is responsible for developing and executing performance and automation tests. This role supports strategic QA initiatives aligned with business goals to ensure timely and efficient delivery of high-quality software products and/or data.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans; identify and report defects.

Create and maintain automated regression test suites.

Review automation code pull requests to ensure quality standards.

Report and document issues and root cause analyses.

Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide accurate effort estimates.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (BA, Dev, QA, Test Lead).

Support QA strategic initiatives and proof of concepts.

Resolve defects and blockers with development teams.

Adapt to changing priorities to meet business needs.

Ensure testing aligns with stakeholder requirements.

Research and implement cost-effective testing tools.

Promote automation and continuous improvement practices.

Maintain documentation for internal and external audits.

Advocate for QA best practices across teams.

Analyze and resolve performance issues with relevant stakeholders.

Participate in technology showcases and learning opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Technical Skills

Languages: Java, Python, Groovy

Web Services: SOAP, REST

Frameworks/Tools: Postman, Cucumber, Gherkin, JUnit, TestNG, SOAP UI, Rest Assured

Build Tools: Maven, Gradle

Other Tools: JIRA, Message Queueing

Databases: Strong SQL and relational database experience

OS: Linux

Other Skills:

Strong QA methodologies and process improvement knowledge

Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle

Excellent communication and project management skills

Proven automation and performance testing capabilities

Budget awareness and industry trend knowledge

Root cause analysis and research skills

Experience with distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience (required)

Experience

3-5 years of relevant QA/testing experience

Team Overview

Dynamic Development and QA team focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on learning and efficiency.

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