Test Developer
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Test Developer to design develop automate and maintain comprehensive software testing solutions across our applications and systems. The Test Developer will work closely with software developers QA engineers product managers and other stakeholders to identify quality risks develop automated test frameworks and ensure software meets functional performance reliability and security requirements.
The ideal candidate has strong programming skills a solid understanding of software development and testing methodologies and hands-on experience building automated testing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Design develop execute and maintain automated and manual test solutions.
Build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and test suites.
Develop test scripts using languages such as Python Java JavaScript C# or similar.
Create comprehensive test cases based on business and technical requirements.
Perform functional regression integration system API and end-to-end testing.
Identify document track and communicate software defects.
Analyze test failures and work with developers to identify root causes.
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with software engineers to improve testability and overall product quality.
Develop reusable testing components utilities and automation libraries.
Validate APIs databases services and application integrations.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback related to testability and quality.
Monitor automated test results and investigate failures.
Contribute to test strategy test planning and quality engineering initiatives.
Maintain documentation for test frameworks processes and test environments.
Support performance scalability reliability and security testing when required.
Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and reduce manual testing effort.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning refinement reviews and retrospectives.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
3 years of experience in software testing test automation QA engineering software development or a related field.
Strong programming or scripting experience in at least one language such as Python Java JavaScript/TypeScript or C#.
Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks.
Strong understanding of software development life cycle and software testing methodologies.
Experience with API testing and web/application testing.
Experience working with Git or another version-control system.
Experience working with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
Strong understanding of defect management and root-cause analysis.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Selenium Playwright Cypress Appium or similar automation frameworks.
Experience with REST API testing and tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps.
Experience with Docker and containerized test environments.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
Experience with SQL and database validation.
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter Gatling or LoadRunner.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Experience testing distributed systems microservices or enterprise applications.
Experience with test management and defect-tracking tools such as Jira.
Knowledge of secure software development and application security testing.
Technical Skills:
Programming: Python Java JavaScript/TypeScript C#
Automation: Selenium Playwright Cypress Appium
API Testing: REST Postman REST Assured
CI/CD: Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI/CD Azure DevOps
Version Control: Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket
Databases: SQL relational databases
Cloud: AWS Azure or Google Cloud
Testing: Functional regression integration API end-to-end performance and automated testing
Tools: Jira and related test/defect management platforms
Compensation
Annual Base Salary: $95000$140000
Compensation will be based on experience technical expertise location and overall qualifications.
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual performance bonus where applicable
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) or retirement plan
Paid time off and company holidays
Professional development and training opportunities
Flexible or hybrid work arrangements depending on position
Opportunities for career advancement
Key Competencies
Test automation
Software development
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Quality engineering
Attention to detail
Debugging and root-cause analysis
Collaboration
Communication
Continuous improvement
Success in This Role
Success in this role means building reliable and maintainable automated testing solutions increasing test coverage identifying defects early in the development lifecycle improving testing efficiency and helping development teams consistently deliver high-quality software.