Echo Global Logistics
We move freight from point A to point B anywhere across the globe.
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

QA Engineer

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QA Engineer

Position Purpose

The Software Quality Assurance Analyst drives customer confidence by assuring the quality of software products by engineering QA efficiencies in practice, through process, and with effective tools/techniques.

Essential Positions Functions

Principal Accountability - Quality Assurance

  • Works with senior QA members to communicate unacceptable risks to quality.
  • Adheres to standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in the way we test software.
  • Contributes to agile planning by establishing tasks and forecasts for work to be performed.
  • Asks the right questions at the right time to reduce the introduction of quality risk.

Principal Accountability - Quality Control

  •  Writes and executes test cases that probe system limits in terms of function and performance.
  •  Identifies/resolves software inconsistencies, ambiguities and defects during implementation.
  •  Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members.
  •  Considers dependencies in test case design and execution.
  •  Supports and is accountable for timely releases and adherence to release activities

Principal Accountability - Test Case Development

  • Develop, document, execute and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts.
  • Identifies testable statements contained in requirements and specifications documents and design and implement manual and automated test cases.
  • Produces high quality test cases to accept stories.
  • Backend database testing in Microsoft SQL environment including validating stored procs, jobs and triggers.
  • Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results.
  • Apply strong analytical, problem solving, judgment and skill to balance delivery content, quality and timing.

Principal Accountability - Team Member

  • Active member of a product team that solves complex challenges and builds working software.
  • Works hand-in-hand with Product Owner to break down user stories into small functional slices.
  • Maintains an attitude of commitment through outward display of willingness.
  • Practices positive interactions - leans on encouragement in place of judgment.
  • Impresses responsibility on others by displaying ownership in tasks.
  • Acts in the interest of the overall team.
  • Actively works on broadening or adding a skill.
  • Asks for help

Position Requirements

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
  • 1 to 3 years in an agile QA role with experience:
    • Writing acceptance criteria/tests
    • Identifying, tracking, resolving defects
    • Design and execution of test cases
    • Managing environments in MS .Net
    • Expertise in database testing in Microsoft SQL Server environments including designing and manipulating test data, validating stored procs, jobs, triggers and replication.
  • Proven track record (1 to 2 years ) working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive project that requires:
    • Clear and timely communication of key information deemed critical to project success
    • Managing software risk
    • Balancing priorities
    • Being highly motivated
    • Going above and beyond the requirement of the role
    • Articulating technical information to a non-technical audience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

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What are Echo Global Logistics Perks + Benefits

Echo Global Logistics Benefits Overview

401k with company matching
Medical insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account
Parental leave
Paid time off
Commuter benefits
Employee training programs
Volunteer time off
Pet insurance
Peloton discounts
Employee assistance program
Business resource groups
Diversity, equity and inclusion program

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Chase Corporate Challenge, Chicago Cares
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Echo has it's own Softball league in the spring/summer!
Fitness stipend
Gympass!
Onsite gym
River North Gym is in the building
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

Additional Perks + Benefits

Echo employees are a driven group of professionals who keep goods moving, one shipment at a time. We recognize each employee’s entrepreneurial spirit with a suite of benefits that enable employees to bring their best to work. Whether it's running at the gym, connecting with your colleagues at happy hour, or spending time with your family, we want to make sure employees are satisfied with their Echo lifestyle.

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