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Test Automation Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Test Automation

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47.50 - $62.75/hr

Test Automation Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 8 Months Qualifications • Quality Assurance and Testing expertise as a Senior Test Lead. • Telecommunications Experience, as applicable • EBS ...

Test Automation Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$45.25 - $59.75/hr

Experience in Test Automation, Digital SAP Analytics Cloud, Commercial Insurance Competencies: Commercial Insurance, Digital: SAP Analytics Cloud, Test Automation Experience (Years): 6-8 Essential ...

We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our P&C Quality Assurance and Test Automation team. You will report to the Manager of P&C Quality Assurance and Test Automation. In this ...

Test Automation Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$87.40 - $110.40/hr

## Test Automation EngineerApplylocations: US NE - Omaha: US NY - Albany: US TX - League City - Marina One: US IL - Chicagotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: R2051414*

Test Automation

Champaign, IL · On-site

$95 - $125/hr

Test Automation Engineer (Champaign, IL) We are seeking a motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our technology team. In this role, you will take ownership of technical testing projects and ...

Test Automation Engineer (Champaign, IL) Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our technology team In this role, you will take ownership of technical testing ...

Building and executing UI automation test suites using tools such as WinAppDriver or Appium for Windows desktop applications * Provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure virtual machines to ...

Building and executing UI automation test suites using tools such as WinAppDriver or Appium for Windows desktop applications * Provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure virtual machines to ...

Software Engineer (Test Automation)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47.50 - $62.50/hr

Building and executing UI automation test suites using tools such as WinAppDriver or Appium for Windows desktop applications * Provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure virtual machines to ...

Test Automation Engineer

Champaign, IL · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Test Automation Engineer (Champaign, IL) Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated Test Automation Engineer to join our technology team. In this role, you will take ownership of technical testing ...

Experience in automated testing and test automation framework design. * Experience in ETL & Data Quality, data validation, and data comparison testing. * Experience in Snowflake and SQL validation.

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Required Skill and Experience • Experience in automated testing and test automation framework design. • Experience in ETL & Data Quality, data validation, and data comparison testing. • ...

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Test Automation information

What is test automation?

Test automation is the use of software tools and scripts to automatically execute tests on software applications, reducing the need for manual testing. This approach helps increase test coverage, speed up the testing process, and improve the accuracy and reliability of results. Automated tests can be run repeatedly and are especially useful for regression, performance, and load testing. Test automation is commonly used in agile and DevOps environments to ensure continuous delivery and integration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a test automation engineer?

To thrive as a Test Automation Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software testing principles, programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C#), and experience with automated testing frameworks, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Jenkins, and version control systems, as well as ISTQB certification, is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you collaborate with development teams and ensure comprehensive test coverage. These skills are crucial for improving software quality, accelerating release cycles, and reducing manual testing effort.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in test automation roles, and how can they be overcome?

Test Automation professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining test scripts when applications change, ensuring test coverage across different platforms, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. To address these, it's important to write modular, reusable test scripts, stay updated with application changes, and collaborate closely with developers and DevOps teams. Utilizing robust testing frameworks and continuous learning can also help professionals adapt to evolving technologies and requirements.

What is the difference between Test Automation vs QA Tester?

AspectTest AutomationQA Tester
Primary RoleDesigns, develops, and maintains automated testing scripts and frameworksPerforms manual testing, identifies bugs, and ensures product quality
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of scripting languages, automation tools, and testing frameworksUnderstanding of testing methodologies, attention to detail, and basic testing certifications
Work EnvironmentTypically works with automation tools in a software development settingConducts manual tests in various testing phases
Industry UsageCommon in Agile and DevOps environments for continuous testingUsed across industries for manual quality assurance processes

While Test Automation focuses on creating automated tests to improve efficiency, QA Testers perform manual testing to identify issues. Both roles are essential for ensuring software quality but differ in approach and skill set.

What are the most commonly searched types of Test Automation jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Test Automation jobs in Illinois are:

Infographic showing various Test Automation job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Test Automation

Chicago, IL • On-site

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees

$47.50 - $62.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Role: Test Automation
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 8 Months

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Qualifications
• Quality Assurance and Testing expertise as a Senior Test Lead.
• Telecommunications Experience, as applicable
• EBS Domain Experience based on application/functional area
• Minimum Level of Education: 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in delivering testing services and automation in onsite/offshore model
Activities - Project
• Collaborate with EBS production teams on product requirements
• Work closely with the EBS team to determine if the product customization/configuration is testable
• Actively participate in Test Strategy / Test plan preparation
• Allocate and monitor tasks
• Coordinate and manage the schedules of the Test Team
• Coordination with T-Mobile
• Perform detailed requirements analysis
• Prepare and maintain Test-ware (Test Cases, Test Data, Test Stubs/Harnesses) in an auditable form
• Monitor traceability between requirements and test cases
• Plan tests and validate test execution
• Identify, schedule re-tests and validate re-test execution results
• Coordinate the analysis of defects logged
• Collect, analyze the Test metrics and provide process improvements recommendations
• Provide test statua and test summary report to the EBS relesae management
Activities - Continuous QA Improvements
• Provide test thought leadership in scrum teams
• Work with engineers and product managers to create, implement, and seek to improve QA procedures
• Create and/or review test suites and cases to drive automation efforts
• Design and review reusable automation frameworks which can run end to end use-cases and scenarios
• Specify test scenarios and test data for highly complex business and software by analyzing data and business flows as well as integrated components
• Perform exploratory testing focused around the user experience
• Perform and participate in all aspects of manual and automated verification. This includes feature and functional testing, unit testing, regression, load and performance testing
• Participate in design reviews with product management and feature teams
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