QA Automation Engineer (.NET + Flutter

We’re looking for a hands-on QA Automation Engineer to build and lead our automation testing efforts across web and mobile
. You’ll be our first automation hire, working closely with growing team of 10 engineers and one manual QA.
Your mission: establish a scalable automation strategy for both our .NET web platform and Flutter mobile app, improving quality, speeding up releases, and enabling continuous delivery.

• Design and implement a test automation framework for web and mobile applications.
• Build UI and API automated tests using C# (.NET) and integrate them with our CI/CD pipeline.
• Set up and maintain mobile automation for our Flutter app using tools like Appium, Flutter , or Maestro.
• Automate critical test cases for Web and API layers using tools like Playwright, Selenium, or Rest Sharp.
• Integrate automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline (Azure Dev Ops, Bitbucket, Gitlab).
• Collaborate with developers and QA to identify automation opportunities and testing gaps.
• Establish QA automation best practices — structure, naming, versioning, and reporting standards.
• Mentor the existing manual QA to gradually participate in automation.
• Maintain a balanced approach between manual and automated testing in early phases.
• Contribute to test strategy discussions and advocate for testability and quality across the engineering team.
• Perform manual testing when needed.

• 4 to 7+ years of QA experience with at least 3 years in automation.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright or Selenium.
• Exposure to mobile automation testing for Flutter apps, ideally using Appium, , or Maestro.
• Experience with establishing automation frameworks and processes.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of QA principles — test design, regression, smoke, and end-to-end testing.
• API automation experience with Rest Sharp or equivalent.
• CI/CD integration (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or Jenkins).
• Experience writing clean, maintainable, and reusable test scripts.
• Comfortable collaborating in Agile environments and reviewing test cases or code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with performance testing (JMeter).
• Experience in containerized test environments (Docker).
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud or microservices architecture testing.
• Experience with manual testing.

• A “builder” mindset — able to define structure where none exists.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring skills.
• Pragmatic and incremental approach — knows how to start small and scale automation over time.
• Passion for improving product quality and deployment confidence.

Note: This is an in-office role based in Oak Brook, IL. The position requires working on-site four days per week. Remote arrangements are not available. This is a direct-hire position (no agencies or contractors). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

We’re driven by purpose, fueled by high energy, and backed by venture funding. We’re unapologetically ambitious and make sure that everyone has the support they need to succeed. We value building a strong company culture, being together and collaborating which is why we are an In-Office first organization.

We offer a generous compensation package which includes:

• Competitive Salary ($90,)
• Generous PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401K Plan + Matching.

• Good balance of personal autonomy and team collaboration on projects
• Working on a team of smart, kind humans passionate about leveraging technology to solve real‑world problems
• Environment where your input is highly valued and personal growth is prioritized.
• Regular team events and off‑sites.
• Equipment budget - everything you need to do your best work
• Continuing education, mentoring, and career development opportunities

Your journey is your own, and we’re here to help you thrive, no matter your starting point.