Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer

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Web (UI) QA Automation Engineer

• Location: Chicago, Illinois 60631
• Work model: On-site
• Posted June 8, 2026
• Job ID: JPC - 204849

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Job Description

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.

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 204849

Location Chicago, Illinois, United States

Work Model On-site

Job Type Contract

Posted June 8, 2026

Skills Must-Haves (Concepts & Tools): • 7+ years of experience - looking for someone who specializes in UI automation• Extensive UI automation with Selenium - need someone highly technical• Basic API/data validation experienceo Basic SQL queries table joinso POST PUT DELETE functions for API validation

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