Staff Software Test Engineer — Backend & API Leader

Groupe Kardol

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 239,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

PayPal is seeking a backend/web testing engineer in Chicago to deliver end-to-end testing across the SDLC. You will advise management, mentor junior engineers, and drive testing strategy with modern automation frameworks.

The role emphasizes backend API testing, Playwright-based web automation, and CI/CD integration, leveraging GenAI tools to boost productivity and ensure quality in financial services platforms.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with backend testing, API testing, and web automation.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD integration and testing across microservices.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Advises management on project-level issues and guides junior engineers.
  • Develops and implements backend API testing frameworks and Playwright-based web automation platforms.
  • Executes backend testing strategies including microservices, database, and integration testing.
  • Implements testing pipelines and creates comprehensive test plans for API releases and deployments.
  • Applies GenAI-powered tools to enhance testing productivity and code quality.

Skills

Backend testing
Web testing
Automation testing
GenAI tools
Playwright

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Playwright
CI/CD pipelines
Microservices testing

Job description

PayPal is seeking a backend/web testing engineer in Chicago to deliver end-to-end testing across the SDLC. You will advise management, mentor junior engineers, and drive testing strategy with modern automation frameworks.

The role emphasizes backend API testing, Playwright-based web automation, and CI/CD integration, leveraging GenAI tools to boost productivity and ensure quality in financial services platforms.

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