Quality Engineer II

Location: Chicago, IL

A path for every ambition.

At HUB, we believe the best work happens when people are given real space to grow and then given the autonomy to exercise it. We power progress and protect ambition: for the clients who count on us, and equally for the people who make that possible every day.

We’re creative thinkers and determined doers, guided by values that show up in how we work together: with empathy, adaptability, accountability and a genuine commitment to one another’s success. We foster bold ideas, celebrate curiosity and share what we know. Because when people grow, the work they do grows with them.

Our purpose is deeply human: to help people navigate the world on their terms, at their speed, toward their future. We hold that same commitment to the people building careers here.

Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, you’ll find the resources to evolve, the support to take on more and a team ready to back you at every stage.

Your ambition has a home here.

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions

Job Summary

HUB International Limited is looking for an experienced Test Lead (Job Title: Quality Engineer II) to join our Enterprise Testing Team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services.

Additionally, you will be a key player in ensuring that the applications meet requirements and are within total quality management standards. You will be responsible for developing a test strategy, leading, and coordinating the testing tasks which include the analysis, design, execution, and implementation. This role requires good understanding of fundamental software testing practices which will enable them to collaborate with the team and perform manual and automated testing in the most efficient way possible.

When you join our group, you become part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing and collaboration and are committed to using reliable and well, thought-out engineering practices and technology to overcome any challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Testing Manager to develop test strategy.
• Design and deliver all testing work, including Functional Testing, System Integration Testing, Regression, Performance testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (typically conducted by the business).
• Analyze requirements and create test scenarios/test cases by working collaboratively with Business Analysts and Subject Matter Experts.
• Evaluate functional and non-functional requirements for testability, and test cases and use cases for automation feasibility.
• Create and execute automated tests using Playwright or similar tools.
• Create and execute manual test cases as per the project requirements.
• Develop and execute performance tests, as needed.
• Reproduce, debug, and isolate bugs and verify fixes.
• Coordinate with developers and other responsible teams to drive the resolution of bugs.
• Support the testing activities of multiple projects and applications as required.
• Participate in agile team activities including daily stand-up, release planning, sprint planning and end of sprint ceremonies.
• Drive innovation and adoption of industry best practices, such as AI applicability, through investigation and institutionalization of new tools/methods/standards.
• Estimate own testing tasks and work productively with minimum supervision while exhibiting positive and excellent team attitude.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 8+ years of industry experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Previous hands-on experience as a Test Lead working with developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, other testers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodology and tools, with demonstrated experience in automation and manual testing roles.
• Experience with insurance domain.
• Good understanding of AI concepts and the application of AI in QA processes.
• Experience working with Playwright and other automation tools.
• Experience using test management, bug tracking and source code management tools (JIRA, Tricentis, Git, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Experience with performance testing using tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner etc. is desired.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries to validate data changes or troubleshoot issues.
• Experienced in agile or scrum software development methodologies.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver stories independently, communicate bugs and risks.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams to keep up with fast-paced projects and deliver high quality products to customers.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Preferred: Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

The expected salary range for this position is $ 100,000 to $130,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HAS and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.

What we offer you

We invest in your growth. HUB offers structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities designed to accelerate your career. Benefits and programs vary based on employment status, role, location, and applicable eligibility requirements.

Competitive pay with comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, and company-paid life and disability plans

Generous paid time off, paid parental leave and a wellbeing program designed to support real work/life balance

A collaborative, high-performing culture with meaningful engagement, community impact through HUB Gives and genuine room to grow your career

The HUB difference

HUB International is one of North America’s largest insurance brokers, delivering risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada — through locally led teams backed by national expertise, giving you the agility of a local partner and the reach of a global organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity: HUB International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: HUB International Limited is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our career site, complete an application, or participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact the Recruiting Team at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and should not be used to inquire about the status of an application.

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