QA Analyst / Contract
Posted Today by Motion Recruitment
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
Chicago, Illinois
Summary: A technology-driven distribution company in Chicago is seeking a QA Analyst for a six-month contract to support its web applications. The role emphasizes manual testing and quality assurance for both customer-facing and internal systems, within a collaborative Agile environment. Candidates will have opportunities for growth into automation and broader quality strategy initiatives. Remote work is available for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct manual testing and quality assurance for web applications.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams in an Agile environment.
- Participate in test planning and documentation.
- Utilize defect tracking and test case management tools.
- Engage in hands-on testing and execution of test cases.
Key Skills:
- 2 to 5 years of experience in QA or software testing.
- Strong experience with manual testing for web applications.
- Understanding of testing methodologies including functional and regression testing.
- Experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools.
- Ability to work in Agile or Scrum environments.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Exposure to automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright (desired).
- Experience with API testing using tools like Postman (desired).
- Familiarity with performance testing concepts or tools (desired).
- Understanding of CI CD pipelines and version control systems like Git (desired).
- QA certifications such as ISTQB (desired).
Salary (Rate): £30.00 hourly
City: Chicago
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
A growing technology-driven distribution company based in Chicago is seeking a QA Analyst to support its expanding suite of web applications. This organization operates at scale across North America and is known for leveraging modern technology to power its operations, customer experience, and logistics platforms. The role will focus heavily on manual testing and quality assurance for customer-facing and internal web systems.
This opportunity is open to remote candidates and will start as a six month contract. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on testing and wants to play a visible role in product quality. The team is highly collaborative, operating in an Agile environment where QA partners closely with engineering and product teams. The organization is continuing to evolve its QA practices, offering strong opportunities for growth into automation, tooling, and broader quality strategy initiatives.
Required Skills and Experience
· 2 to 5 years of experience in QA or software testing
· Strong experience with manual testing for web applications
· Solid understanding of testing methodologies including functional and regression testing
· Experience with defect tracking and test case management tools such as Azure DevOps or similar
· Ability to work in Agile or Scrum environments
· Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Desired Skills and Experience
· Exposure to automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright
· Experience with API testing using tools like Postman
· Familiarity with performance testing concepts or tools
· Understanding of CI CD pipelines and version control systems like Git
· QA certifications such as ISTQB
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 80% Web application testing
· 20% Tools and environments including Azure DevOps and automation exposure
Daily Responsibilities
· 70% Hands On testing and execution
· 10% Test planning and documentation
· 20% Team collaboration with engineering and product
The Offer
Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Time
· Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.