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QA Automation Engineer (contract)

Ecolab
Naperville, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 3/9/2026 CLOSED ON 4/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Automation Engineer (contract) position at Ecolab?

  • 6-month W2 contract-to-hire

This is the pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position $55/hour - $58/hour

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Ecolab is looking for experienced QA test engineers to be part of a dynamic team that's at the forefront of technological innovation. We're leveraging cutting-edge AI to create novel solutions that optimize operations for our clients, particularly within the restaurant industry. Our work is transforming how restaurants operate, making them more efficient and sustainable.

As a key player in our new division, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape its culture and direction. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our innovative projects and help define the future of our product offerings. Additionally, you will experience the best of both worlds with this team at Ecolab: the agility and creativity of a startup paired with the stability and resources of a global leader. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation while providing the support and security you need to thrive.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the operation of a test lab environment to simulate generic customer sites, including the operation of edge computing and IoT hardware.
  • Writing both manual and automated test cases to ensure the quality release of our Edge software.
  • Tests will include functionality of our edge architecture which includes a Kubernetes based edge processor, interfaces to Azure.
  • Participate in development sprints to test the user stories as they are completed during the sprints
  • Write the overall system testing required to ensure end to end system functionality
  • Work closely with the development team in defect analysis and resolution verification

Minimum Technical Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 8 years of software testing experience
  • Experience testing Kubernetes based Docker Microservices
  • Azure Machine Learning Model testing
  • Python Programming
  • Testing experience with IoT or edge to cloud systems
  • Overall system-based test development and execution
  • Automation test development

Preferred Skills

  • Jira and/or ADO tool experience
  • Testing of applications and interfaces to Azure cloud
  • Experience with computer vision
  • Experience with IoT hardware operations

Salary : $55 - $58

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