Software Development Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.

Chicago, IL, United States

7 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests C Sharp (Programming Language) Databases Continuous Integration Database Testing Distributed Systems Financial Information EXchange Python (Programming Language) Load Testing

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Machine Learning Selenium Large Language Models Model Validation Playwright Restful APIs SDET

Job description

Design and maintain automated test frameworks
Execute manual and exploratory testing activities
Validate trading workflows, market data integrations, and platform functionality
Test APIs, databases, and distributed applications
Support AI/ML testing initiatives and model validation efforts
Investigate production issues and create regression coverage
Collaborate with software engineers, traders, and quantitative teams

Tech Breakdown

40% Test Automation Development
25% Trading Platform Validation
20% API and Database Testing
15% AI/ML Testing Initiatives

Daily Responsibilities

70% Hands On
30% Team Collaboration

The Offer

Bonus eligible

Requirements

3+ years of QA Engineering, SDET, or Automation Engineering experience
Python automation experience
Experience with Playwright, Selenium, or comparable automation frameworks
Strong SQL scripting and database validation skills
Knowledge of FIX Protocol messaging
Experience within trading, financial services, capital markets, exchanges, or fintech
Understanding of options, derivatives, futures, or trading workflows
Experience performing both manual and automated testing

Desired Skills & Experience

Machine Learning or AI testing exposure
Experience with LLMs, Claude, Copilot, or agentic coding tools
Knowledge of REST API testing and Rest Assured
C# development experience
Experience supporting OMS, EMS, market data, or execution platforms
Prop trading or exchange technology background
Performance and load testing experience
CI/CD pipeline testing exposure

Benefits & conditions

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid Time Off
Employee wellness programs
Flexible work environment
Stock Options
Professional development opportunities

About the company

A rapidly growing financial technology organization in downtown Chicago is seeking a full-time Software Development Engineer in Test to support next-generation trading, market data, analytics, and risk management platforms. This position offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies including Python, C#, Playwright, Selenium, SQL, AI/ML tooling, and highly scalable real-time systems operating within the capital markets industry.