Senior Software in Test — Remote Options

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Software in Test in Chicago, IL. You will lead testing for complex applications, design test strategies, and mentor team members. The role emphasizes Python, Pytest, Selenium, and CI/CD within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring code quality, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing leadership in testing initiatives while supporting the university’s software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field plus 2 years of software testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform testing of web apps, APIs, and backend services to ensure quality.
• Design and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
• Mentor interns and onboarding staff on testing practices and tools.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to analyze requirements and define quality metrics.
• Participate in hiring processes and provide interview feedback.

Skills

Python

Pytest

Selenium

CI/CD

Agile SDLC

Unix/Linux

Version control

JIRA

Jenkins

Cloud platforms

Load testing

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

LoadRunner

Selenium

AWS

GCP

OpenStack

Oracle Cloud

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Software in Test in Chicago, IL. You will lead testing for complex applications, design test strategies, and mentor team members. The role emphasizes Python, Pytest, Selenium, and CI/CD within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring code quality, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing leadership in testing initiatives while supporting the university’s software development lifecycle.