QA Automation Engineer – Test & Infra (Bilingual)

Vail Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Company-paid life insurance & short/lo

401(k) with company match

35 days PTO annual

Annual Bonus Program

Relocation allowance

Technical and Professional Development

Job summary

Vail Systems in Chicago, IL, seeks a Software Engineer, Test & Infrastructure II to design and extend automation frameworks, develop advanced test suites, and validate real-time signaling systems. You will work with Python/Java/C#/Perl across distributed microservices and telephony pipelines.

This role requires English and Spanish proficiency, 2–5 years in QA automation, strong debugging, and collaboration with Dev, QA, and DevOps. We offer a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2–5 years in software development, test automation, or QA infrastructure engineering.
• Programming: Proficiency in Ruby, Java, C#/.NET, C++, Perl, Python, or JavaScript.
• Frameworks & Tools: JUnit, TestNG, PyTest, RSpec, Cucumber or equivalent.
• CI/CD & Containers: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes basics.
• Systems Knowledge: Distributed architectures, API testing, network debugging.
• Telecom/Media: Exposure to SIP/SDP/RTP, WebRTC is a plus.
• Databases: SQL and NoSQL for data-driven testing.
• Analytical Skills: Problem solving and triage across stack.
• Collaboration: Agile, cross-functional sprint work, code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design and Extend Automation Frameworks: Build modular test infrastructure in Python, Java, Ruby or Perl.
• Develop Advanced Test Suites: Own automation across distributed microservices and telephony systems.
• Validate Real-Time Systems: Test signaling flows and API transactions under varying network conditions.
• Enhance CI/CD Integration: Maintain automated test pipelines in Jenkins and containerized environments.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with developers, QA peers, and DevOps to embed tests early.
• Analyze Failures & Root Causes: Use logs, captures and dashboards to diagnose issues.
• Contribute to Test Data & Metrics: Use SQL/NoSQL to generate and validate test data.
• Mentor & Share Knowledge: Guide juniors in automation practices and debugging.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify gaps and implement QA maturity improvements.

Skills

QA Automation

Python

Java

C++

CI/CD

Debugging

Test Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Job description

Vail Systems in Chicago, IL, seeks a Software Engineer, Test & Infrastructure II to design and extend automation frameworks, develop advanced test suites, and validate real-time signaling systems. You will work with Python/Java/C#/Perl across distributed microservices and telephony pipelines.

This role requires English and Spanish proficiency, 2–5 years in QA automation, strong debugging, and collaboration with Dev, QA, and DevOps. We offer a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.