QA Engineer / VMware / EnterpriseChicago, IllinoisOpen to RemoteFull Time$90k - $110kA growing enterprise software organization is expanding its Quality Assurance team to support multiple flagship products used in large-scale Windows and virtualized environments. This is a full-time, fully remote role focused on hands-on manual testing across desktop, infrastructure, and cloud based systems. Quality Assurance is a core function here, not an afterthought.
The QA team is scaling intentionally to keep pace with development and remove testing bottlenecks. This role offers the chance to work on a completely redesigned user interface, test real world enterprise deployments, and help shape how QA evolves as the organization prepares for future automation initiatives. Strong work life balance, collaborative engineers, and real ownership over test quality make this a standout opportunity.Required Skills & Experience4+ years of experience in a hands on QA or Software Testing roleStrong experience testing Windows based applicationsAbility to create clear, repeatable, and deterministic test casesExperience executing smoke, regression, and exploratory testingFamiliarity with defect tracking tools such as JiraStrong troubleshooting and analytical skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesDesired Skills & ExperienceExposure to virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere / ESXi, VDI environments)Experience testing in cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure)Basic Linux familiarity (testing and environment awareness)Prior experience supporting UAT or working closely with end usersInterest in test case management tools and process improvementWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown45% Windows Applications & Environments25% Virtualization (VMware / VDI)20% Cloud Infrastructure (AWS / Azure)10% Linux-based systemsDaily Responsibilities70% Hands-On Manual Testing15% Test Case Creation & Maintenance15% Collaboration with Developers & QA TeamThe OfferCompetitive base salaryBonus eligibleBenefits Include:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Vacation and HolidaysLong-term growth opportunities within QAApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.Specialization:QA/SDET