Quality Control Engineer III (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)

• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test approaches for software features, workflows, and integrated systems • Develop and enhance automated testing frameworks and CI/CD quality integrations to improve reliability and scalability • Design and apply test approaches for assigned projects across functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing • Improve and monitor quality metrics for assigned projects to evaluate test effectiveness, defect trends, and coverage • Partner with engineering teams to integrate testing practices into development, deployment, and release workflows • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Pytest • Write and improve automated UI tests based on prior automation experience and team practices • Perform hands-on testing across assigned systems and projects to identify defects, validate functionality, and reduce delivery risk • Conduct root cause analysis on recurring issues and support preventive actions to reduce defect recurrence • Support quality gate adherence within CI/CD processes and release workflows • Apply testing practices that align with expectations related to privacy, security, accessibility, and quality standards • Serve as a peer mentor and trainer to Quality Control Engineers I and II by sharing expertise and guiding testing practices • Evaluate and adopt new tools, automation techniques, and testing frameworks that improve efficiency and coverage

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience • Six years of experience testing software products in a professional setting • Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and executing test automation and quality assurance practices within complex software environments • Experience working with Agile methodologies and CI/CD environments to support reliable, efficient, and scalable software delivery • Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Pytest, or similar) • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings, testing outcomes, and quality risks to cross‑functional stakeholders • Proficiency in test automation and programming, with the ability to design, write, and maintain automated test cases (including UI tests) and supporting frameworks • Ability to analyze system behavior, identify defects, and resolve complex testing issues independently once familiar with the system and product landscape • Ability to influence testing approaches and quality decisions by providing informed input on coverage, prioritization, and test strategy • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new testing tools and technologies to improve testing effectiveness and efficiency The salary range for this role is $108,000–$125,000, with a target compensation of $108,000 - $118,000 based on experience and qualifications.