Quality Engineer II; Remote
Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, 60540, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
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IT/Tech
IT QA Tester / Automation, Systems Analyst
Quality Engineer II (Remote)
Job SummaryThe Quality Engineer II develops and executes test plans, test scripts, and test reports required for software quality assurance. This role works closely with software engineers, product managers, support, and other stakeholders to ensure that the products and services delivered meet high standards of quality, reliability, and usability.
A Quality Engineer II is expected to work independently on assigned testing efforts, contribute to both manual and automated testing, and proactively identify quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities- Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for new features and existing functionality
- Review business requirements, technical designs, and user stories to identify test scenarios, gaps, and risks early
- Perform system, functional, and regression testing to validate software enhancements and defect fixes
- Identify, document, and track defects; verify fixes and assess potential impacts of changes
- Create and maintain test plans, test data, test scripts, and test documentation
- Collaborate closely with developers during feature development and defect resolution
- Contribute to and maintain test automation frameworks and automated test suites
- Support regression testing and release readiness activities
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
- Support new product deployments and post‑release validation
- Ensure the security, confidentiality, and privacy of systems and data
- Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and quality standards
- 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing
- Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and quality processes
- Proven manual testing experience, including test case design and execution
- Experience testing web applications and APIs
- Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and executing basic SQL queries
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while managing multiple priorities
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience with test automation tools (UI and/or API), such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, or REST clients
- Experience testing backend services and distributed systems
- Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in build environments
- Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops, Jira, or similar work‑tracking tools
- Experience working with cloud‑based systems
The annual salary range for this position is: $75,000 - $87,000
Final compensation for this position will be determined based upon the applicant’s relevant experience, skillset, education, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.
BenefitsAt Vitu, we care for our employees and their families. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including -
Healthcare Coverage for you and your family covering Medical, Dental & Vision
Tax Advantage accounts such as Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Generous PTO
Pet Insurance
Retirement Planning
Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Accident & Hospital, Critical Illness Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementVitu is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing an equal and inclusive working environment. We are committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Vitu is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when requested by an applicant or employee with disabilities, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship.
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