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Automation Test Engineer

Centric Consulting
Centric Consulting Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Job Level: W2T Consultant

Job Location: On-site (Must be a local candidate, Plano, TX, 3 days a week)

Travel Expectations: None

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T)  

Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. 

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Test Engineer with 5 years of experience in automation testing, including strong expertise in Java-based automation, mobile testing, and API automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks and a solid understanding of end-to-end testing across web, mobile, and API layers.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Java and Selenium
  • Perform mobile automation testing using Appium
  • Develop and execute REST API automation scripts using Rest Assured
  • Create reusable and maintainable test scripts for web, mobile, and API applications
  • Analyze business and technical requirements to design effective test strategies and test cases
  • Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report findings
  • Identify, log, and track defects through resolution
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables

Who You Are:

Required Skills (Must Have):

  • 5 years of experience in Automation Testing
  • Strong proficiency in Core Java for automation
  • Hands-on experience with Mobile Automation (Appium)
  • Experience in developing automation frameworks using Java Selenium
  • Strong experience in REST API Automation using Rest Assured

Good to Have Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins)
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Total Rewards:

We proudly offer competitive compensation, and a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being. Benefits offered include health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments. We also offer access to many voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, as well as discounts on home, auto and pet insurance

  • Remote and Hybrid Work
  • Time Off When You Need It
  • Benefits That Flex
  • Professional Development

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are non full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring  unmatched experiences  to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are. 

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work?

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting  diversity, equity, and inclusion , from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values  to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.

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