Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain automation for 7 UI-driven, customer-facing web applications
• Enhance and optimize existing Selenium-based automation frameworks using C#
• Design and implement new automated UI test coverage to ensure robust product releases
• Validate backend data by writing and executing SQL queries and API tests (POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Lead and participate in the migration from Selenium to Playwright, shaping the future of our testing stack
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot automation issues, and provide actionable feedback to teams
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality releases
• Continuously identify and implement improvements in automation efficiency and coverage

7+ years in software quality assurance with a sharp focus on UI automation

• Deep, hands-on experience with Selenium for UI automation
• Proficient in C# for test automation scripting
• Practical experience with API testing and validation (including REST methods)
• Ability to execute basic SQL queries and perform data validation
• Proven troubleshooting and optimization skills in automation environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Playwright and migration from Selenium
• Strong, advanced programming skills in C#
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., Claude) and modern automation frameworks
• Background in agile environments and mentoring QA peers, Ready to take your automation skills to the next level? Submit your resume highlighting relevant UI automation experience, Selenium expertise, and C# proficiency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship., Must-Haves (Concepts & Tools): * 7+ years of experience - looking for someone who specializes in UI automation* Extensive UI automation with Selenium - need someone highly technical* Basic API/data validation experienceo Basic SQL queries table joinso POST PUT DELETE functions for API validation

Contract-to-hire role with clear pathway to a full-time career

• High-impact projects with direct influence on customer experience
• Modern, collaborative workplace in Chicago (2 days/week onsite)
• Professional growth through new tools (Playwright, AI-driven QA) and leadership opportunities
• Work with a forward-thinking, supportive team committed to quality and innovation