How you’ll make an impact:
At Strata, we power the mission-critical industries that shape our society, including Healthcare, Financial Institutions, and Higher Education. As a QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software solutions. You will develop deep expertise in Strata’s products and the technologies that support them while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Consulting teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and uphold our high standards of quality. Success in this role requires a passion for quality assurance, strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- Create and update test cases and test scenarios due to changes in product functionality.
- Identify, document, and track defects found during testing.
- Perform thorough regression testing when defects are fixed.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests where applicable, including the use of AI-assisted tools to improve test coverage and maintainability.
- Stay up to date on the latest processes and IT advancements to automate and modernize our systems.
- Work in a scrum team following an agile software development process.
- Work effectively with cross-functional, distributed teams.
- Evaluate product development and quality assurance processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that will have the greatest impact.
- Develop comprehensive end-to-end test cases at the application level.
- Work closely with product management to provide UI/UX feedback and share ideas for future product features and enhancements.
What we’re looking for:
- 1-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong experience with QA methodology
- Experience with or interest in using AI-assisted tools to improve software testing and test automation
- Experience with one of the leading test automation tools and frameworks
- Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language
- Professional background in SQL and relational database concepts.
- Knowledge and experience working with Agile development methodology
- Understand entire software development life cycle from requirements gathering to delivery
- Strong self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively with limited guidance when necessary
- A drive to learn quickly and constantly adapt to new challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interest in Financial Institutions industry and financial performance management, with a passion for making a difference in industry and society.
Estimated Salary Range: $68,000 - $80,000
Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
Find out more about Strata benefits here.
How we work:
Our preferred location for open roles is Chicago, IL. We value in‑person connection and regularly host on‑campus events to create meaningful opportunities for our team to build relationships and collaborate
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to click “Apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to [email protected].
Here @ Strata…
Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.
We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Our Core Values:
While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.
- We connect with positive intent.
- We are helpful.
- We own it.
- We get better every day.
- We are humble.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong experience with QA methodology.
- Experience with or interest in using AI-assisted tools to improve software testing and test automation.
- Experience with one of the leading test automation tools and frameworks.
- Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language.
- Professional background in SQL and relational database concepts.
- Knowledge and experience working with Agile development methodology (scrum).
- Understanding of the entire software development life cycle from requirements gathering to delivery.
- Strong self-motivation and ability to work effectively with limited guidance.
- Drive to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interest in Financial Institutions industry and financial performance management.
What the Team is Saying
Strata Decision Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes vacation/PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, bereavement, volunteer time, and a biweekly “Flex Friday,” supporting ample time away from work. Designated wellness or “Mental Recharge” days further expand time-off options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match (e.g., 50% up to 6%) and day‑one vesting is highlighted, reinforcing accessible, immediate retirement savings. An established plan structure and employer-verified listings indicate dependable retirement benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life and disability, EAP, and mental‑health support are offered, with day‑one eligibility indicated. Options include traditional and high‑deductible plans with HSA, plus telemedicine access.
Strata Decision Technology Insights
What We Do
Here at Strata, we provide financial planning software, data, and insights to drive decisions and performance for organizations spanning the healthcare, higher education, and financial services industries.
Why Work With Us
We are mission driven to solve uniquely challenging financial problems in some of the most vulnerable industries directly affecting our community. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. We believe that each of our team member’s unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We support remote and hybrid work. Employees near our Chicago HQ typically work in the office two days per week, with flexibility on which days. All employees may visit HQ for company events.
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