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# Automation tester/QA Lead

- **Company:** eTeam Inc
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, Home Automation, Node.Js, Regression Testing, Gherkin, Cucumber (Software)
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/qa-lead-testing-manager-chicago-il--ef1361be-086f-4bec-a689-6ee521f2c208

## About the Role

Strong automation experience as Automation test Engineer
Hands-on with Node.js-based automation, Cucumber Gherkin
Strong API automation experience

Preferred:
Banking/payments domain experience
TSYS automation/testing experience (highly preferred)

Skills:
Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Banking Services, Debugging Skills, Functional Testing, Home Automation, Node.js, Quality Assurance, Regression Testing, Test Automation, Test Scenario, Testing

## Description

Looking for an Automation tester with strong hands-on experience building and executing automated tests using Smart Spec tool (based on Node.js with Cucumber/Gherkin). Also should know API automation., Create and maintain automation suites using Smart Spec (Node.js), Cucumber, Gherkin
Design and execute API automation (functional regression)
Partner with dev/QA/product to convert requirements into BDD scenarios and automated tests
Debug automation failures and ensure stable, reliable test runs


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