Max rate $45/hr on C2C with VMS.
Local to Chicago, IL
Client: $65/hr on C2
Role: Manual QA / Functional Tester (Technical)
Location: Chicago, IL – ONSITE
Duration: 6 months
API testing + SQL + cloud/GCP experience + Java code understanding
Descriptions:
“Functional & System Testing
Analyze business and functional requirements to create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases
Perform functional, system, integration, regression, and UAT testing
Validate end-to-end workflows across applications and backend services
Ensure alignment of deliverables with business requirements and acceptance criteria
Java & API Validation
Understand application logic written in Java to support effective test design
Validate REST APIs using tools such as Postman or similar
Perform data flow and service-level validations across microservices
SQL & Data Validation
Write and execute complex SQL queries to validate data accuracy, transformations, and integrity
Perform backend testing across relational and cloud-based databases
Validate batch and real-time data processing results
GCP & Cloud Testing
Test applications deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments
Validate integrations with GCP services such as Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, or Pub/Sub (as applicable)
Support testing in containerized and CI/CD-driven cloud deployments Defect Management & Collaboration Log, track, and manage defects using tools like JIRA Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to resolve issues Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) Quality & Process Improvement Ensure adherence to QA standards and best practices Support continuous improvement of testing processes and documentation Contribute to risk analysis and quality metrics reporting”
“Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC
Solid working knowledge of Java (code understanding, debugging support)
Advanced SQL skills for backend and data validation
Hands-on experience testing applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience testing APIs and microservices-based architectures
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks
Tools & Technologies
Test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
API testing tools (Postman, REST clients)
SQL-based databases and cloud data platforms
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines is a plus”
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