What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend QA Tester position at Forbes Technical Consulting?
QA Tester (backend focus)
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Type: 6 Month Contract
Note: This is a hybrid role. Must be open and willing to work downtown 3x a week and 2 days remotely.
Responsibilities: This individual will assist in the development, management, execution of testing related deliverables and activities for the Loyalty Systems Team.
Required skills:
- 5 years direct experience as a tester for major application integration and/or major application product release
- Experience testing Kafka (Real-time Data Streaming Platform) - must have
- API & Backend: experience testing API’s (e.g., using Postman) and databases (SQL) is often required
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT initiatives
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Zephyr)
- Preferred skills: Experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software; Prior experience in the hospitality or ecommerce industry
Contact:
Ashley Falkenberg | Senior Recruiting Consultant
Forbes Technical Consulting LLC | 343 W Erie St. Suite 520 | Chicago, IL 60654
E: ajones@forbestc.com
Salary : $43 - $47