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Backend QA Tester

Forbes Technical Consulting
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

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

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