Test Automation Lead, Application Quality Assurance

Job overview

The Test Automation Lead, Application Quality Assurance role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with stated pay of $60–$70 per hour. The posting describes quality assurance for web- and API-based applications and coordination across onshore and offshore teams. The lead guides test planning, execution, defect management, and QA governance, using Playwright automation and functional and regression testing to support high-quality releases. The role also supports CI/CD integration, process improvement, and mentoring of junior team members.

What you'll do

• Lead QA for web- and API-based applications
• manage test planning, execution, defect management, and end-to-end QA governance across onshore and offshore teams
• conduct functional and regression testing
• enable automation and CI/CD integration
• validate software quality and performance
• mentor junior team members
• improve software delivery processes
• align testing strategies and approaches with client leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test automation lead

application testing

playwright

typescript

javascript

api testing

regression testing

ci/cd

chicago il

$60–$70 per hour

four-month contract

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on Playwright automation using TypeScript or JavaScript; Selenium and performance testing are listed as nice-to-have skills. Posting states a four-month contract duration.

About the employer

eTeam Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.