QA Engineer

Stratacareers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and accident insurance

Job summary

Stratacareers is seeking a QA Engineer to ensure the quality and performance of our software solutions in Chicago, IL. You will create and update test cases, identify defects, and develop automated tests while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in software quality assurance, excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong interest in the Financial Institutions industry. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of $68,000 - $80,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create and update test cases and test scenarios due to product changes.
• Identify, document, and track defects found during testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests.

Skills

QA methodology

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Experience with AI-assisted tools

Object-oriented programming

SQL

Tools

Test automation tools

Job description

How you’ll make an impact

At Strata, we power the mission‑critical industries that shape our society, including Healthcare, Financial Institutions, and Higher Education. As a QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software solutions. You will develop deep expertise in Strata’s products and the technologies that support them while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Consulting teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and uphold our high standards of quality. Success in this role requires a passion for quality assurance, strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and update test cases and test scenarios due to changes in product functionality.
• Identify, document, and track defects found during testing.
• Perform thorough regression testing when defects are fixed.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests where applicable, including the use of AI‑assisted tools to improve test coverage and maintainability.
• Stay up to date on the latest processes and IT advancements to automate and modernize our systems.
• Work in a scrum team following an agile software development process.
• Work effectively with cross‑functional, distributed teams.
• Evaluate product development and quality assurance processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that will have the greatest impact.
• Develop comprehensive end‑to‑end test cases at the application level.
• Work closely with product management to provide UI/UX feedback and share ideas for future product features and enhancements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong experience with QA methodology.
• Experience with or interest in using AI‑assisted tools to improve software testing and test automation.
• Experience with one of the leading test automation tools and frameworks.
• Experience with at least one object‑oriented programming language.
• Professional background in SQL and relational database concepts.
• Knowledge and experience working with Agile development methodology.
• Understand entire software development life cycle from requirements gathering to delivery.
• Strong self‑motivation, and the ability to work effectively with limited guidance when necessary.
• A drive to learn quickly and constantly adapt to new challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in Financial Institutions industry and financial performance management, with a passion for making a difference in industry and society.

Estimated Salary Range

$68,000 - $80,000. Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role.

Benefits

Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits.

Location

Preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL.