Overview
Quality Assurance Tester Jobs in Chicago, IL at BCforward
Title: Quality Assurance Tester
Company: BCforward
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Title: Test Lead
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite)
Duration: Temp – 6 months
Pay Range: $40 to $42/hr on W2 and $46 to $48 on C2C
Job Description
We are seeking a Test Lead to join our team and drive automation testing for a high-performance, consumer-facing connectivity platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Selenium-based UI automation, API testing, CI/CD integration, and agile QA practices and a proven ability to plan and execute automation strategy, mentor testers, and deliver reliable regression coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day QA and test activities across UI and backend automation projects.
- Develop and maintain automated test suites using Selenium WebDriver and API tools such as Postman or RestAssured.
- Define test strategies, automation frameworks, and execution plans aligned with project goals.
- Set up and manage test environments including Wi‑Fi test beds, automation infrastructure, and network emulators.
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to clarify requirements and define test scenarios for early validation.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent regression coverage.
- Review automation code, enforce best practices, and mentor junior testers.
- Track test progress, manage defects, and report quality metrics to stakeholders.
- Ensure coverage for edge cases, performance, and system integration points.
- Travel as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of software testing experience with a focus on automation.
- Strong proficiency with Selenium WebDriver and Java or Python.
- Hands-on API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.
- Experience creating or enhancing automation frameworks from scratch.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI and version control with Git.
- Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
- Analytical problem-solving ability and clear communication skills.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Houston, TX.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience testing Wi‑Fi systems.
- Experience in the airline domain.
