QA Tester

Meridian Premier LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Well-rounded compensation

Job summary

Meridian Premier LLC is seeking a QA Tester in Chicago, IL. This full-time role offers negotiable salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will design, develop, and execute test plans, report defects, and collaborate with developers to deliver high-quality financial services software. You will perform manual and automated testing across the software lifecycle, using SQL and scripting, and contribute to CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of QA testing experience.
• Manual and automated testing experience.
• Strong SQL knowledge and scripting language familiarity.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases.
• Identify, record, and track software defects using bug tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Conduct manual and automated testing to verify software functionality.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing methodologies and tools.

Skills

SQL

Scripting languages

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Meridian Premier LLC is seeking a QA Tester in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time position with a negotiable salary. The role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products.

As a QA Tester, you will execute test cases, identify bugs, and report issues. You will also collaborate with developers to resolve problems and ensure software meets quality standards.

You will work in an active workplace with a dedicated team in Chicago, IL. The team is focused on delivering high-quality products and services in the financial services industry.

The salary for this position is negotiable, and the benefits package is highly competitive, including attractive compensation. The position is open until November 23, 2026, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond standard salary, providing employees with a well-rounded compensation structure. The closing date for applications is set for November 23, 2026, ensuring that candidates have ample time to submit their applications and consider the opportunity.

You should have substantial experience in software testing, including knowledge of various testing methodologies such as unit testing, integration testing, and system testing. A strong understanding of quality assurance principles, including defect tracking, test case design, and test automation, is essential. Familiarity with financial services software, such as banking, insurance, or investment platforms, would be beneficial, as it would allow you to understand the unique challenges and requirements of this industry. Additionally, experience with agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines would be a plus.

What you will do:

1. Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
2. Identify, record, and track software defects using bug tracking tools.
3. Collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution of defects.
4. Conduct manual and automated testing to verify software functionality.
5. Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
6. Stay up-to-date with the latest testing methodologies and tools.

What we need:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience as a QA Tester or in a related role.
3. Proven experience with manual and automated testing.
4. Strong knowledge of SQL and familiarity with scripting languages.
5. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
6. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.