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# Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Indotronix Avani Group
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Validation, Microsoft UI Automation, Selenium, Scripting, Playwright, Claude
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://candidateportal.ceipal.com/job-details/oNyACrFxdVHZ8YPQaWiGEQOHRsSb06ipk3jcugaChcw

## About the Role

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

## Description

Job Summary: Senior Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer - UI | Chicago, IL | Contract-to-Hire, Join a leading technology team in Chicago as a Senior Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer focused on UI automation. Drive quality for a suite of high-impact, customer-facing web applications while playing a pivotal role in our strategic migration from Selenium to Playwright. Enjoy a collaborative, modern work environment with 2 days/week onsite, strong potential for career growth, and the ability to influence automation strategy and best practices.

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