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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Senior QA Engineer

BlackRock Chicago, IL Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

USD$140,000 - USD$195,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts for our software products.

This role involves designing and executing comprehensive test strategies, ensuring product reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain test plans to ensure full coverage of product requirements.
  • Design, create, and execute automated and manual test scripts to meet quality goals.
  • Prepare and manage traceability matrices to verify test coverage.
  • Generate detailed testing reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
  • Monitor software changes and update test cases and plans accordingly.
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of software defects and track resolutions.
  • Collaborate with team members and assist colleagues in achieving optimal results.
  • Perform additional tasks assigned by management within the scope of expertise.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of software development principles and various software types.
  • Proficiency in formal programming languages, primarily Python and SQL.
  • Knowledge of automated processing technologies and QA methodologies.
  • Familiarity with technical documentation standards and best practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Solid understanding of client-server architecture.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

Requirements & Professional Experience

  • Minimum 6+ years of professional software testing experience.
  • Extensive experience with QA tools, including defect-tracking systems.
  • Prior programming experience is highly desirable.

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Additional QA certifications or training preferred.

The salary range for this position is USD$140,000.00 - USD$195,000.00. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Our hybrid work model

Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

Skills

Required

  • Python
  • SQL
  • software testing
  • QA methodologies
  • client-server architecture

Nice to have

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://blackrock.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BlackRock_Professional/job/Chicago-IL/Senior-QA-Engineer--Vice-President-_R264794

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