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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Machine Learning, Selenium, Large Language Models, Model Validation, Playwright, Restful APIs, SDET
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b7d293a8-6bf7-4d78-8a36-0675486d8c21

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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