Bunzl Distribution NA · 2 weeks ago
Principal QA Engineer- AI Testing (Chicago, IL)
Romeoville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expBunzl Distribution is seeking a Technical QA Manager with a strong data engineering mindset to lead quality across their B2B eCommerce and distribution platforms. The role involves building a robust Quality Assurance capability, integrating AI-powered automation, and collaborating closely with the engineering team to ensure high-quality software delivery.
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Responsibilities
Define and implement a scalable test strategy and automation architecture across unit, API, UI, and performance layers
Collaborate with developers to design testable systems and write unit tests using TDD practices
Use AI tools like GitHub Copilot Pro+, CodiumAI, or Diffblue to generate, refactor, and improve test coverage and assertions
Develop and maintain reusable test frameworks for both desktop and mobile applications
Execute performance and load testing using JMeter, k6, or AI-enhanced tools such as Tricentis NeoLoad, LoadNinja, or Predator
Analyze business and technical requirements to create and maintain test cases, test plans, and test reports
Build internal tools or libraries to reduce repetitive work and increase QA reusability and intelligence
Track and manage issues using bug tracking tools and report on test progress through weekly QA metrics
Lead QA efforts across multiple projects/releases concurrently, including integration with AS400 or ERP systems
Provide training and mentorship on testing best practices and AI/automation standards to other team members
Raise red flags early and provide strategic QA input into project risk, quality, and release readiness
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
8+ years of QA or SDET (software development, engineer and test) experience with strong automation and coding skills
Solid programming experience in JavaScript, Python, or Java (with knowledge of .NET a plus)
Hands-on experience in TDD (test driven development), unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, JUnit, PyTest), and co-authoring tests with developers
Experience with GitHub Copilot Pro+, CodiumAI, or similar AI test coding assistants
Test automation experience using Cypress, Playwright, Selenium/WebDriver, Postman, and RestAssured
Experience in performance testing using JMeter, k6, or cloud-based/AI performance testing platforms
Deep understanding of B2B eCommerce systems, distribution logic, and ERP integration (e.g., AS400)
Strong familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI)
Knowledge of test data design, XML/JSON, and SQL for backend validation
Preferred
Built internal testing tools or reusable automation libraries
Experience in AI/ML model validation or prompt testing
Cloud-native testing exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Performance observability and root cause diagnostics
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comfortable work environment
Full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match
Company
Bunzl Distribution NA
Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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