Quality Assurance Engineer

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Apex Systems is looking for a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team in Schaumburg, IL! This opportunity currently pays $50-$63/hr with a target conversion salary around $95-$100K.

Develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new and existing features.

Design and implement automated testing frameworks for functional, regression, and performance testing.

Select and integrate appropriate automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.).

Leverage GitHub Copilot to accelerate test development and improve code quality.

Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases.

Perform code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality.

Monitor and report on test coverage, defect metrics, and quality KPIs.

Maintain CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing.

Continuously improve QA processes and tools to align with industry best practices.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

3+ years of experience in QA engineering with a focus on automation.

Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and QA best practices.

Proficiency in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).

Experience with programming languages such as C#, SQL Queries.

Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted development tools.

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated\'s Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Apex team member can provide.