Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly skilled Software QA Engineer with a strong focus on test automation to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of complex manufacturing software systems.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, designing and executing both manual and automated tests while driving continuous improvements in quality processes.
This position is ideal for someone who combines a passion for quality with strong technical expertise in Python, Playwright, and Robot Framework, and who thrives in solving complex problems. You’ll have the opportunity to shape testing strategies, enhance automation frameworks, and contribute to delivering robust, high-performing software solutions.
Responsibilities:
- 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer in agile development environments
- Strong hands-on experience with: Python, Playwright, Robot Framework
- Proven experience in both manual and automated testing
- Solid understanding of functional, integration, and regression testing
- Experience working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Ability to quickly understand complex systems and domains
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and quality
Nice to Have:
- ISTQB Foundation certification
- Experience in manufacturing or complex process-driven environments
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks
- SQL and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter)
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer
- Strong hands-on experience with Python, Playwright, Robot Framework
- Proven experience in both manual and automated testing
- Solid understanding of functional, integration, and regression testing
- Ability to quickly understand complex systems and domains
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sphera and has not been reviewed or approved by Sphera.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales on‑target earnings can be competitive for certain roles, with healthy ranges and high OTE potential for Solution/Account Executives. Feedback suggests on‑plan earnings compare well against many B2B software peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are characterized as good, with low deductibles and a significant employer share of premiums. Feedback suggests core health insurance quality is a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently referenced, with a clear structure that enables a meaningful company contribution when employees contribute. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are straightforward and valued.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact. Our Mission: To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days. We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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