QA Automation Engineer - Selenium (Hybrid role)

Ecolab is looking for a QA Automation Engineer to be part of a dynamic team that's at the forefront of technological innovation. We're leveraging cutting-edge AI to create novel solutions that optimize operations for our clients, particularly within the restaurant industry. Our work is transforming how restaurants operate, making them more efficient and sustainable.

This role can be in our St. Paul, MN or Naperville, IL office and will follow company's hybrid policy and No remote option available for this role at this time.

What's in it For You:

• As a key player in our new division, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape its culture and direction.
• Impact the success of our innovative projects and help define the future of our product offerings
• Experience the best of both worlds with this team at Ecolab: the agility and creativity of a startup paired with the stability and resources of a global leader.
• Our collaborative environment fosters innovation while providing the support and security you need to thrive.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts for scalable and high-performance applications using .NET Core or Python
• Ensure the quality and performance of web interfaces by testing front-end technologies for responsiveness and usability
• Identify, document, and track defects and inconsistencies in software products, using defect management tools
• Review and analyze system specifications and requirements to understand the intended functionality and design of the product
• Conduct performance testing to ensure software scalability, reliability, and efficiency under various conditions
• Contribute to architectural and technical decisions and provide expertise in code reviews to ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand the product requirements and provide feedback on design and functionality

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 4 years experience; or no degree and 6 years combined education and equivalent work experience
• 3 years of experience in quality assurance or similar role
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes, including knowledge of automated testing tools such as Selenium or similar
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to identify potential issues
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring thorough testing and accurate documentation of results
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, especially Python or .NET Core
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices and tools
• Experience with API testing
• Previous experience with early-stage product development
• Desire to be in a fast-moving, agile environment with willingness to adjust quickly
• Openness to experimental approaches typical of tech start-ups
• Willingness to learn new skills and technical languages as needed

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, our 49,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

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Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. to see our benefits.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.