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# QA Tester

- **Company:** CAI, Inc.
- **Location:** Evanston, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Webdriver, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, IBM System I, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Traceability, Robotic Automation Software, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Selenium, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Test Case, Test Data, Performance Testing, Hp Alm, Data Management, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0c7fb28a6d0b4d49

## About the Role

* 6+ years of hands-on experience in UI and data-related testing
 * 3+ years of SQL experience with a strong understanding of RDBMS concepts and ability to write complex queries
 * 6+ years experience with hybrid Agile/SCRUM and Waterfall
 * Expertise in manual testing covering functional, non-functional, and analytical testing
 * Solid experience in test automation using Selenium/WebDriver, including developing test cases and test data setup
 * Ability to understand complex business processes, workflows, and technical aspects of applications
 * Experience preparing requirement traceability documents and creating test plans and detailed test cases
 * Strong communication skills to interact with senior developers and business product owners
 * Highly motivated self-starter and team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Preferred:

 * Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and TFS.
 * Experience with JMeter and HP ALM/QC.
 * Knowledge of .NET, AS400/DB2 (IBM i), SSIS, SSMS, PGADMIN, Python, SAML, and RPA.

Physical Demands

 * Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards.
 * Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
 * Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person.
 * Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

## Description

We are looking for a QA Tester to perform manual and automated testing of websites and ETL processes, develop test cases, and work across various functions at the client site. This position will be full-time, on-site, and a long-term contract. This position is 35-hours/week.

Only work authorizations not requiring sponsorship now or in the future will be considered. Local candidates only, please.

Our client's current IT landscape primarily includes .NET, SharePoint, Java, and AS/400 with SQL Server, Postgres, and DB2 database backends. The following project management methodologies are adopted: Hybrid Agile/SCRUM (software development) and Waterfall (infrastructure projects).

What You'll Do

 * Perform manual and automated testing of websites and ETL processes
 * Develop test cases and test data setup
 * Create and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and requirement traceability documents
 * Conduct data analysis, validation, and verification to ensure accuracy in workflows and processes
 * Perform performance testing and test effort estimation
 * Collaborate with developers, business product owners, and other stakeholders across various functions
 * Other duties as requested


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