Freelance Performance Testing Jobs in Chicago, IL

Company Description

Publicis Media Exchange (PMX) is the global media platform for Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]. PMX is an omnichannel activation powerhouse that drives smart application of investment through leveraging scale, marketplace innovation, deeper partnerships and knowledge. PMX is at the forefront of the converging marketplace building data-informed, tech-enabled media to help marketers connect with consumers in a measurable way.

Overview

We are seeking a QA Engineer with strong expertise in both manual and automated testing. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our end-to-end data pipelines as well as our BI layer/Tableau. You will be responsible for designing and executing test strategies, developing automation and manual scripts, and collaborating across teams such as Product Owners and other Engineers to deliver high-quality digital experiences and standards. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of our digital products.

Responsibilities

• Exercise planned and exploratory tests to validate data pipeline functionality, data warehousing, ETL scripts and workflows, Tableau setups and data, etc.
• Create documentation for test plans, test charters, risk assessments, etc.
• Design and execute data QA tests, code QA tests and workflow QA tests to ensure fitness and stability of the service and components under test
• Enter bugs/issues/enhancements in tracking system, track status and resolution.
• Contribute ideas towards the enhancement and/or modification of designs to improve the product.
• Perform QA technical testing tasks like API and database testing interpreting queries and database tables relations
• Execute manual and automated testing scenarios scripts and test cases.
• Ensure content and structure of testing artifacts are documented and maintained using the best practices for quality assurance automation solutions
• Troubleshoot problems in collaboration with data engineers and product owners

Qualifications

• 2+ years software testing experience
• 2+ years testing data warehousing or reporting solutions
• 2+ years testing APIs with testing tools like Postman and SoapUI
• Familiarity with API protocols and data formats (JSON, XML).
• Proficient in performance testing.
• Fluency in SQL, data warehousing
• Experience creating cogent, useful documentation including test plans, test cases, specs, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player across functional units, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to learn complex business functions with little guidance
• Ability to thoroughly understand and discuss assumptions and requirements/AC as well as to articulate questions/thoughts constructively, logically, verbally
• Experience working in fast-paced Agile environment
• Experience with JIRA / Confluence or similar project management software 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Desired Experience:

Scrum project management

• Advertising/Marketing data
• Databricks, Tableau
• Experience with automating testing tools such as Katalon Studio, Selenium, etc

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Difference" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K,  as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Compensation Range: $72,390 - $109,480 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/21/2025

 Compensation Range: USD $72,390.00 - USD $109,480.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/25/2025.Employment Type: OTHER