2link partnersOak Park, IL
Sr. Quality Assurance Test Engineer | Contract | Hybrid, Chicago, IL
Sr. Quality Assurance Test Engineer | Contract | Hybrid, Chicago, IL
Sr. Quality Assurance Test Engineer | Contract | Hybrid, Chicago, IL
2link partnersOak Park, IL
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We are looking for a seasoned Quality Assurance Test Engineer to join a high-impact technology team on a contract basis in the Chicago area. This is a hands-on QA role focused on ensuring consistent, high-quality testing standards across a portfolio of applications and systems. Local Chicago-area candidates only.
The Opportunity:
You'll play a critical role in delivering quality across enterprise applications and systems, with a particular focus on payment processing, payment authorization/pre-authorization, AS/400, and retail environments. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes ownership of quality throughout the entire testing lifecycle, from strategy and test design through execution, defect resolution, and reporting.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Developing and executing comprehensive Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, and Test Execution plans
- Performing functional, integration, regression, system, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Testing payment providers and payment processing workflows, including payment authorization and pre-authorization processes
- Performing hands-on testing across AS/400 environments and applications
- Writing and executing SQL queries for data validation, results verification, and data analysis
- Troubleshooting complex issues, performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and partnering with development teams on resolution
- Managing multiple testing events, releases, and projects simultaneously
- Collaborating with development, business, and offshore teams to identify, track, and resolve defects
- Working effectively within both Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
- Utilizing Jira, ALM, TFS/ADO, or similar test and defect management systems
- Supporting test reporting, defect tracking, status reporting, and overall QA lifecycle activities
- Helping establish, improve, and evolve QA practices and standards across the organization
- What You Bring 10+ years of professional Quality Assurance experience — non-negotiable
- Extensive hands-on experience across the full software testing lifecycle
- Hands-on payment provider/payment processing testing experience — must haveHands-on experience with payment authorization and pre-authorization processes — must haveHands-on AS/400 experience — must have
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and quality management principles
- Strong hands-on experience with functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT testing
- Strong SQL skills for data validation, data analysis, and troubleshooting
- Proven experience performing Root Cause Analysis and supporting defect resolution
- Experience managing multiple projects and testing events simultaneously
- Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall environments
- Experience with Jira, ALM, TFS/ADO, or similar systems of record
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with offshore development and QA resources
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong quality mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn complex business processes and translate them into effective testing strategies
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking on multiple responsibilities
Nice to Have:
- Retail industry experience
- Order Management System (OMS) experience
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise applications and legacy systems
- Experience helping establish or mature QA processes and practices
Requirements:
- Must be local to the Chicago area
- Must be authorized to work in the US; USC, Green Card, or EAD only1099 or Corp-to-Corp engagement 10+ years of Quality Assurance experience
- Payment provider/payment processing testing experience is required
- Payment authorization/pre-authorization experience is requiredAS/400 experience is required
- Retail experience is strongly preferred
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Level
Senior
Location
Oak Park, IL
Occupation
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Industry
Custom Computer Programming Services
Posted
15 days ago