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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Associate, Software Engineering: Software Development Test (SDET) - **Company:** The Options Clearing Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,500.0 - $148,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Vbscript, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Testing, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Mobile Application Development, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Data Driven Tests, Security Software, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Data, Test Management, Testng, Scripting, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Rancher, Cucumber (Software), Mocha, SDET, Jenkins, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2effac0c91734ef ## About the Role The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. * [Required] Ability to apply test design techniques including Boundary value analysis, state transition testing, and data-driven testing in combination with combinatorial/pairwise methods" * [Required] Basic knowledge of a development lifecycle under Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies * [Required] Ability to manage small scale projects and ensuring team efficiency * [Required] Broad based knowledge of the Lifecyle development, change control management, test planning management * [Required] Strong analytical skills with potential to display methods of testing highly sophisticated systems, progressively diagnose system defects, and clearly communicate project constituents, key findings and learnings * [Required] Strong communication skills, written and oral, sound judgement and time management skills, ability to work effectively with clients (users), management and staff * [Required] Highly motivated self-starter with creative problem-solving skills * [Required] Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced Agile environment * [Required] Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously * [Required] Experience working with two or more of the following: web/mobile application development, Unix/Linux environments, event driven systems, transaction processing systems, distributed and parallel systems, large software systems development, security software development, public-cloud platforms * [Required] Strong testing experience which includes developing test plans, automation of test cases, and working with test frameworks. Technical Skills: * [Required] Automated Testing framework experience (Cucumber, Selenium, Mocha/Chai, TestNG) * [Required] Relational databases and query tools. (SQL Server, Oracle and DB2) * [Required] Hands-on experience with writing automation test code and utilizing leading industry standards tools and frameworks that can simulate complex multi-system scenarios * [Required] Proficiency with automated testing types (Unit, Functional, Load, Security, Behavioral, Integration, Component, Contract and End to End) * [Required] Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite * [Required] Programming/Scripting Experience/knowledge in any one language (Java, VB script, Python) * [Preferred] Experience with working on cloud native applications as well as CI/CD tools (AWS, Jenkins, Rancher), * [Required] Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience * [Required] 3+ years of experience in system analysis and/or application testing role * [Preferred] Test management experience leading small to large projects and development of test plans * [Preferred] Prior work experience in the capital markets, derivatives, financial services industry ## Description Responsible for gaining a thorough understanding of the new system or application to be tested. This individual must learn both the technical side of the system as well as understand what the business user expects. The SDET is responsible to design, develop and maintain new and existing automation frameworks, continued evaluation of test cases for inclusion in test regression, tests coverage and automation of newly implemented functionality, and development of tools to enable acceptance test efficiencies. The SDET will also work closely with Software Developers, Project Management and Customer Support to form and follow quality procedures, standards and specifications ensuring they are met and deliver the highest quality projects in a timely and cost-effective manner., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. * Implementation of test automation, responsibilities to automating manual test cases and designing automated test cases * Collaborating with others to deliver complex projects which may involve multiple systems * Continuously thinking about the next steps while improving yourself and others around you * Contribute to our long-term vision and strategy for improved quality via automation first approach * Develop, enhance and extend automation frameworks and test automation coverage * Identify quality tasks during team sprint cycle and implement automation for new features * Analyze and communicate test results and defect tracking * Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environments and test data * Conduct requirements analysis for testability, identify scope, conduct risk and mitigation planning, configuration management planning, write master and detailed test plans for test planning and design. * Participate in the review of test procedures and processes and provide recommendations for improvements to eliminate redundancies in testing and improve efficiency. ## Related Videos - [Test Driven Development with JavaScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/222-test-driven-development-with-javascript) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Form Validation. 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