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# QA Test Automation Engineer / Hybrid in Chicago Suburbs

- **Company:** Kelly Services Inc.
- **Location:** Elmhurst, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Flutter, Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Integration Architecture, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bug Tracking Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Testing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Mobile Application Software, JSON, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Web Testing, Browserstack, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Api Management
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467256418&tx=HT8175TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

This is an opportunity to become the organization's quality champion. Rather than stepping into a mature QA environment, the selected engineer will shape testing standards, define automation strategy, and influence how quality is measured across the software development lifecycle. The team is looking for someone who enjoys solving complex testing challenges, introducing best practices, and creating scalable automation frameworks that directly impact product success. The position also provides strong visibility within engineering leadership and the ability to contribute to long-term technology decisions. Required Skills & Experience * 5+ years of software test automation experience

 * Experience developing UI and end-to-end automated tests
 * Strong API testing experience utilizing REST services and JSON
 * Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
 * Knowledge of automation frameworks and testing methodologies
 * Experience supporting web and mobile application testing
 * Familiarity with Git-based source control environments
 * Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or Azure Boards
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline Desired Skills & Experience
 * Experience testing Flutter applications
 * Experience with BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, or similar cloud testing platforms
 * Exposure to .NET/C# environments
 * Experience supporting Salesforce or other CRM integrations
 * Experience implementing quality metrics and reporting
 * Leadership experience influencing engineering best practices
 * Experience evaluating and selecting automation tools What You Will Be Doing
 * Design and implement automated testing frameworks
 * Create end-to-end, integration, and API test suites
 * Develop testing strategies across desktop and mobile environments

## Description

* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows
 * Analyze quality trends and improve release confidence
 * Perform root-cause analysis on intermittent test failures
 * Lead continuous improvement initiatives around software quality Tech Breakdown
 * 35% Test Automation Framework Development
 * 25% Mobile & Web Application Testing
 * 20% API & Integration Testing
 * 20% CI/CD & Quality Tooling Daily Responsibilities
 * 80% Hands On
 * 5% Management Duties
 * 15% Team Collaboration The Offer
 * Bonus eligible