Senior Software QA Engineer & Test Lead

UChicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Some telecommuting permitted

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Software in Test for the Chicago, IL area. This role focuses on design and implementation of testing strategies, quality delivery, and mentoring junior staff.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and ensure robust automation for web apps, APIs, and backend services. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, requirements gathering, and contributing to hiring processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Experience in software testing and test automation.
• Knowledge of web apps, APIs and backend testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tests for software solutions; ensure quality and delivery.
• Provide technical mentorship and onboarding support.
• Investigate and resolve day-to-day testing issues with standard procedures.

Skills

Python programming

Golang

Java

C/C++

Selenium

JUnit/pytest

CI/CD

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

AWS

GCP

OpenStack

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Software in Test for the Chicago, IL area. This role focuses on design and implementation of testing strategies, quality delivery, and mentoring junior staff.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and ensure robust automation for web apps, APIs, and backend services. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, requirements gathering, and contributing to hiring processes.