We are looking to build our testing and quality assurance capabilities with a dedicated Test Engineer who can help ensure the integrity and reliability of our products. This is an opportunity to join a quality-focused team where your expertise in test planning, automation and defect management could make a direct impact on product delivery and customer satisfaction. Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy. About the opportunity This role sits within a collaborative quality assurance function based in Chicago, Illinois. As a Test Engineer, you would contribute to the design, execution and automation of test strategies across our product portfolio. The work could involve partnering with engineering and product teams to define quality metrics, manage defects through their lifecycle, and validate compliance requirements. You would have scope to grow your technical expertise in test automation while building your understanding of broader quality assurance practices. Typical role overview

Location:

Chicago, Illinois, USA Type:

Permanent

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Full-time Salary:

$95,000 - $145,000 per annum

Domain:

Quality assurance

• software testing

• product validation What you would do Typical responsibilities could include: Designing and executing manual and automated test plans aligned with product requirements Building and maintaining test automation scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks Logging, tracking and collaborating on defect resolution using quality management systems and issue tracking platforms Contributing to the development and refinement of quality metrics and testing standards Validating product compliance against regulatory and internal quality requirements Communicating test results, coverage and risk assessments to engineering and product teams Supporting the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies What you could bring Most roles of this type require the following: 2-5 years of hands-on experience in QA, test engineering or quality assurance Practical experience designing and executing both manual and automated test cases Working knowledge of test management tools and issue tracking systems such as Jira Familiarity with quality management systems and defect lifecycle management Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent professional testing certification Authorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have qualifications include: ISTQB Advanced Tester, Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Test Automation Engineer (CTAE) or Selenium Certification Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages Exposure to compliance validation and regulated product environments What roles of this type could offer Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role: Hands-on experience building and refining automated test suites that directly improve product quality Scope to develop deeper expertise in test automation, quality metrics and compliance validation Collaboration across engineering, product and quality functions Potential for progression toward lead or senior testing roles, where supported by performance and capability Professional development through access to certifications, training and quality assurance communities Competitive permanent employment with benefits including health coverage, paid time off and flexible work arrangements About Specialist Staffing Group We are a specialized recruitment partner dedicated to connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities in quality assurance, engineering and technology. Our role is to understand your career aspirations and match you with roles where you can grow your expertise and make an impact. How to register interest If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.