SDET / Java / Python / Chicago, IL

About the role

A growing technology organization in Chicago is hiring a full-time Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to support a modern, web-based automation platform. This team builds advanced software solutions used by industrial enterprises and leverages technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Engineering
• 10% Documentation & Strategy
• 20% Team Collaboration

The role blends quality engineering with site reliability practices, giving you influence over system stability, observability, and performance. You’ll work closely with engineers and product teams, gain exposure to distributed systems and IoT environments, and help shape how testing and reliability are built into the platform from the ground up.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in SDET, test automation, or reliability-focused engineering roles
• Strong programming experience with Java, Python, and/or JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with UI and API test automation
• Experience testing backend services and distributed systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools
• Understanding of system architecture, databases, and messaging systems

Qualifications

• Desired Skills & Experience
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
• Exposure to Docker-based or native application deployments
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, OSI model)
• Background working in agile development environments
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional or global teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term growth opportunities within a scaling organization

Pay

$100k - $120k

Schedule

Onsite