1872 Consulting
Base pay range
$148,000.00/yr - $164,000.00/yr Chicago, IL hybrid work from home: 3 days onsite in the loop, 2 days WFH Overview
The Lead QA Engineer will lead a team of 3-4 QA Engineers, and all automated AND manual testing efforts for web applications on the newly created AI team. Youll work closely with DevOps and Product teams to drive end-to-end testing frameworks in a CI/CD environment. Youll be very hands on, while leading the team and leading projects we use Playwright extensively for web testing, so strong Playwright experience is a must have. Youll also be conducing performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner and Selenium. We are a Microsoft shop, so any experience working in an Azure environment, specifically with Azure DevOps for test case tracking and test plan execution, would be a bonus. Responsibilities
Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases directly from business and technical requirements. Develop and maintain automation frameworks supporting functional, regression, load, and performance testing. Build and automate test scripts using Playwright and integrate them seamlessly into Azure DevOps for test case tracking and test plan execution. Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to define testing goals, acceptance criteria, and release standards. Own the QA process end-to-end, ensuring thorough coverage and consistent execution across all stages of development. Define and track key quality metrics to measure test effectiveness and product stability. Investigate and resolve test failures through root-cause analysis and coordination with developers. Maintain clear and detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, automation logic, and defect reports. Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and methodologies to enhance QA practices and automation efficiency. Promote a proactive, quality-first approach to development by embedding testing early in the software lifecycle. Qualifications
7+ years of QA Engineering Must have both Automated AND Manual Testing experience 3+ years of experience with Automated Testing Must have strong Playwright experience 2+ years of experience leading QA Engineering or SDET teams/projects Experience leading QA efforts in Agile, CI/CD environments Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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$148,000.00/yr - $164,000.00/yr Chicago, IL hybrid work from home: 3 days onsite in the loop, 2 days WFH Overview
The Lead QA Engineer will lead a team of 3-4 QA Engineers, and all automated AND manual testing efforts for web applications on the newly created AI team. Youll work closely with DevOps and Product teams to drive end-to-end testing frameworks in a CI/CD environment. Youll be very hands on, while leading the team and leading projects we use Playwright extensively for web testing, so strong Playwright experience is a must have. Youll also be conducing performance and load testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner and Selenium. We are a Microsoft shop, so any experience working in an Azure environment, specifically with Azure DevOps for test case tracking and test plan execution, would be a bonus. Responsibilities
Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases directly from business and technical requirements. Develop and maintain automation frameworks supporting functional, regression, load, and performance testing. Build and automate test scripts using Playwright and integrate them seamlessly into Azure DevOps for test case tracking and test plan execution. Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to define testing goals, acceptance criteria, and release standards. Own the QA process end-to-end, ensuring thorough coverage and consistent execution across all stages of development. Define and track key quality metrics to measure test effectiveness and product stability. Investigate and resolve test failures through root-cause analysis and coordination with developers. Maintain clear and detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, automation logic, and defect reports. Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and methodologies to enhance QA practices and automation efficiency. Promote a proactive, quality-first approach to development by embedding testing early in the software lifecycle. Qualifications
7+ years of QA Engineering Must have both Automated AND Manual Testing experience 3+ years of experience with Automated Testing Must have strong Playwright experience 2+ years of experience leading QA Engineering or SDET teams/projects Experience leading QA efforts in Agile, CI/CD environments Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Quality Assurance Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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