JPC - 204849 - Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer

Job Summary: Senior Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer – UI | Chicago, IL | Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

Join a leading technology team in Chicago as a Senior Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer focused on UI automation. Drive quality for a suite of high-impact, customer-facing web applications while playing a pivotal role in our strategic migration from Selenium to Playwright. Enjoy a collaborative, modern work environment with 2 days/week onsite, strong potential for career growth, and the ability to influence automation strategy and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain automation for 7 UI-driven, customer-facing web applications

• Enhance and optimize existing Selenium-based automation frameworks using C#

• Design and implement new automated UI test coverage to ensure robust product releases

• Validate backend data by writing and executing SQL queries and API tests (POST, PUT, DELETE)

• Lead and participate in the migration from Selenium to Playwright, shaping the future of our testing stack

• Analyze test results, troubleshoot automation issues, and provide actionable feedback to teams

• Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality releases

• Continuously identify and implement improvements in automation efficiency and coverage

• Required Skills and Experience

• 7+ years in software quality assurance with a sharp focus on UI automation

• Deep, hands-on experience with Selenium for UI automation

• Proficient in C# for test automation scripting

• Practical experience with API testing and validation (including REST methods)

• Ability to execute basic SQL queries and perform data validation

• Proven troubleshooting and optimization skills in automation environments

• Preferred Skills

• Experience with Playwright and migration from Selenium

• Strong, advanced programming skills in C#

• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., Claude) and modern automation frameworks

• Background in agile environments and mentoring QA peers

Benefits

• Contract-to-hire role with clear pathway to a full-time career

• High-impact projects with direct influence on customer experience

• Modern, collaborative workplace in Chicago (2 days/week onsite)

• Professional growth through new tools (Playwright, AI-driven QA) and leadership opportunities

• Work with a forward-thinking, supportive team committed to quality and innovation

• How to Apply Ready to take your automation skills to the next level? Submit your resume highlighting relevant UI automation experience, Selenium expertise, and C# proficiency. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.