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Direct Client: Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA)
Job Title: QA Engineer
Duration: 06+ Months
Start Date: Asap
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: Inperson / WebCam
Ceipal ID: SIL_QA003_SP
Requirement ID: #2025-21-M
Description: - The QA Engineer will ensure the site meets rigorous performance, usability, security, and accessibility standards while delivering a visually compelling and seamless user experience across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for all features and components of the redesigned website.
- Perform functional, regression, UI/UX, cross-browser, mobile/responsive, and accessibility testing (ADA/WCAG 2.1 compliance).
- Validate integration of third-party platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Ungerboeck, Google Analytics, Momentus, etc.).
- Test and verify CMS functionalities including content scheduling, form generation, document upload/download, and user role management.
- Conduct SEO-related QA checks such as metadata validation, load times (≤2s), crawlability, and structured data accuracy.
- Ensure website compatibility across major devices and browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, iOS, Android).
- Validate performance during high-traffic simulations; conduct load and stress testing to ensure uptime and reliability.
- Perform security and data compliance verifications (GDPR, CCPA, anti-spam policies).
- Monitor and report bugs in a structured issue-tracking system (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps).
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and stakeholders to define quality standards and acceptance criteria.
- Verify post-launch patches, monthly updates, and quarterly CMS audits as part of ongoing support.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in website or digital product QA testing.
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress), browser dev tools, and debugging techniques.
- Hands-on experience with CMS testing (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla).
- Familiarity with SEO tools (e.g., Screaming Frog, Google Search Console) and performance monitoring tools (e.g., GTmetrix, Lighthouse).
- Deep understanding of WCAG/ADA accessibility compliance standards and testing tools (axe, WAVE).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with sprint-based QA cycles.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
- Strong knowledge of responsive design testing and cross-platform compatibility.
Preferred Skills:
- ISTQB or other QA certification.
- Experience with email platform integrations (e.g., Constant Contact).
- Familiarity with Google Tag Manager and analytics testing techniques.
- Knowledge of cloud-based hosting performance and monitoring tools.
- Experience working with high-traffic websites, especially for events or hospitality sectors
V Group Inc. is an IT Services company that supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk, and all IT areas. Our primary focus is the public sector including state and federal contracts. We have multiple awards/ contracts with the following states: CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, VA, and WA, CT, TN. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group or partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.
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