Automation Lead

US Tech Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in staffing solutions is seeking a Workday Test Lead in Chicago for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing comprehensive testing efforts for Workday modules, driving automation, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Workday testing and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end Workday testing efforts across various modules.
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Conduct functional, integration, and regression testing.

Responsibilities

• Support a major Workday migration project as a Test Lead.
• Drive automation testing efforts using Selenium and API tools.
• Mentor junior testers and ensure compliance with QA processes.

Skills

Workday Testing

Automation Frameworks

Data Migration

Client Management

Communication

Education

Technical Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Selenium

RestAssured

ReadyAPI

Job description

This range is provided by US Tech Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $42.00/hr

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Job Title: Workday Test Lead

Duration: 12 Months Contract (With possibility of extension or hire)

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a seasoned Workday Test Lead to support a major Workday migration project.
• This onshore, Chicago-based role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in Workday testing—spanning functional testing, data migration, and configuration validation.
• Strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential, along with the ability to drive quality across multiple workstreams and modules.

Experience:

• Lead and manage end-to-end Workday testing efforts across various modules, including Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Recruiting, and Compensation.
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts.
• Conduct functional, integration, and regression testing, ensuring thorough coverage.
• Drive automation testing efforts using Selenium (Using Selenium and other associated coding-based automation tools, framework) and API testing tools like RestAssured and ReadyAPI.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to align testing with overall project goals.
• Identify and document defects, oversee resolution processes, and manage test-related risks.
• Provide clear and regular testing status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Mentor and support junior testers, ensuring quality and consistency across the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and internal QA processes.

Skills:

• Extensive hands-on experience in Workday testing, particularly in functional, data migration, and validation testing.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and DevOps pipelines.
• Strong working knowledge of key Workday modules.
• Proven data-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced, enterprise environments.
• Strong client-facing presence and ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

Education:

• Technical bachelor’s degree with related work experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in HR systems implementation and migration projects.
• Background in the airline or transportation industry is a significant plus.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Email: [e-mail]

Internal ID: 25-37621

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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