Senior QA Automation Engineer

Morningstar Inc

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$95,275–$139,741 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $118k
$82k most similar roles pay here $220k

This role pays less than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $147,925–$179,549 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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About Morningstar Inc

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading financial services firm providing independent investment research, data, and management services to individuals, advisors, and institutions.

Morningstar Inc currently has 16 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,100–$167,350 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior QA Automation Engineer

The Senior QA Automation Engineer will join Morningstar DBRS's dynamic team in Chicago, working closely with cross-functional groups to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery. This role involves defining automation strategies, building end-to-end web QA frameworks using Python and Selenium WebDriver, and integrating AI standards for efficient testing practices. The candidate must have 5+ years of experience in QA and testing, including hands-on automation expertise, and proficiency in tools like GitHub Copilot, Jira, and TestRail. Key skills include UI automation with Selenium, API testing with Rest Assured, and performance testing. The ideal candidate will also possess strong SQL skills, Java/JavaScript knowledge, and the ability to lead QA initiatives while contributing independently. This position supports Morningstar DBRS's mission of providing independent credit ratings for a diverse range of financial instruments globally, emphasizing agility and technological innovation in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Define and establish automation strategy, framework, and testing processes.
  • Build end-to-end web QA automation with Python for back-end systems.
  • Analyze requirements to design test scenarios and develop automation test cases.
  • Lead application enhancement and TechOps testing activities across teams.
  • Communicate regular project updates on completed work, risks, and quality metrics.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Testing with at least 3 years in automation.
  • Expertise in UI automation using Selenium WebDriver and development of automation frameworks.
  • Proven experience in automated testing of financial applications and web portals.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL/NoSQL databases, AWS, Java, and JavaScript.
  • Experience integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines and supporting SDLC automation.
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, TestRail, and ALM.
  • Ability to lead key QA initiatives, mentor team members, and build robust automation frameworks.

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