Automation Test Engineer: Own Quality & Testing Strategy

Saige Partners; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Champaign IL

Job summary

Saige Partners in Champaign, IL seeks a Test Automation Engineer to own testing projects and quality assurance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions. You will design and maintain testing processes, improving automation and translating business requirements into effective testing strategies, while staying current with industry best practices.

This onsite role offers a base salary target of $95k–$125k, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
• Experience programming in at least one modern object-oriented language such as C#, Java, or Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical, business-focused solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Passion for technology and continuous learning in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage technical testing projects and quality assurance initiatives from planning through execution.
• Design, develop, and maintain testing processes that improve software quality, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand business requirements and translate them into comprehensive testing strategies.
• Analyze existing systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement through automation, innovation, and continuous process enhancement.
• Exercise sound judgment to understand business needs beyond documented requirements and proactively recommend solutions.
• Partner with development, product, and business teams to deliver high-quality software that meets business objectives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, testing methodologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance software delivery, testing effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Clearly communicate testing results, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

C#/Java/Python

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Automation frameworks

Job description

Saige Partners in Champaign, IL seeks a Test Automation Engineer to own testing projects and quality assurance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software solutions. You will design and maintain testing processes, improving automation and translating business requirements into effective testing strategies, while staying current with industry best practices.

This onsite role offers a base salary target of $95k–$125k, negotiable based on experience.